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Bowl of Thai red curry noodle soup with fresh herbs and spices

Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

A delightful and comforting dish combining creamy coconut milk, aromatic red curry paste, tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and rice noodles, perfect for any night.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • to taste Fresh basil leaves for garnish Use for serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat and cook the red curry paste for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Building the Soup
  1. Add the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Add the chicken breast slices and cook until they are no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
Final Steps
  1. Stir in the rice noodles, broccoli, and red bell pepper. Cook according to the noodle package instructions, usually about 5 minutes.
  2. Season with fish sauce and lime juice to taste.
  3. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

Notes

For storage, keep soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze the soup before adding noodles. To enjoy again, thaw overnight and reheat, adding fresh noodles at the end.
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