Spicy Thai Coconut Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
This spicy Thai coconut chicken noodle soup is a flavorful and comforting dish, perfect for any occasion. It combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices in a creamy coconut broth.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can coconut milk 14 ounces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup snap peas trimmed
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 1 juice of fresh lime
- fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced chicken thighs and cook until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in red curry paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth, bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Add fish sauce and brown sugar, simmer for about 15 minutes.
- In the last 5 minutes, add red bell pepper, snap peas, and spinach.
- Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
- Stir in lime juice before serving over rice noodles, garnishing with cilantro and green onions.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges for an extra zesty flavor.