Description
Hearty Spicy Thai Noodle Soup delivers bold flavors from Southeast Asian cuisine. Fragrant lemongrass, chili, and tender noodles create a comforting meal you’ll crave with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas (optional)
- 8 oz (226 g) rice noodles (or your choice of noodles)
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz/414 ml) coconut milk (full-fat for richness)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 12 tbsps red curry paste (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional, for authentic flavor)
- 1 tsp brown or coconut sugar
- 1 tsp lime juice
- Fresh cilantro or Thai basil
- Sliced green onions
- Lime wedges
- Crushed peanuts or cashews
- Sriracha or chili flakes for extra heat
Instructions
- Aromatic Base: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, sautéing onions until translucent and softened.
- Flavor Infusion: Add garlic, ginger, and red curry paste, stirring until the kitchen fills with an enticing fragrance and the paste turns golden.
- Liquid Symphony: Combine soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, and vegetable broth, bringing the mixture to a robust boil that promises depth and complexity.
- Creamy Transformation: Introduce coconut milk and lime juice, reducing heat to create a harmonious, gentle simmer that marries all flavors.
- Noodle and Vegetable Fusion: Cook rice noodles and simultaneously add mushrooms, broccoli, bell peppers, and carrots to the simmering broth, allowing vegetables to tenderize and absorb the rich flavors.
- Final Composition: Merge cooked noodles with the aromatic broth, adjusting seasoning with additional lime juice, soy sauce, or curry paste to perfect the taste profile.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the steaming soup into bowls, crowning with fresh cilantro, green onions, lime wedges, and crushed peanuts. Offer Sriracha or chili flakes on the side for heat enthusiasts.
Notes
- Manage Oil Temperature: Use medium heat to prevent burning aromatics and ensure even caramelization of onions without bitter undertones.
- Balance Spice Levels: Adjust curry paste quantity based on personal heat tolerance, tasting gradually to control soup’s intensity.
- Preserve Vegetable Crunch: Add vegetables in stages, starting with harder types like carrots, then incorporating softer ingredients like mushrooms to maintain ideal texture and prevent overcooking.
- Optimize Noodle Texture: Rinse rice noodles with cold water after cooking to stop the heating process and prevent mushiness, ensuring they remain perfectly al dente when added to the hot broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg