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Coconut Curry Soup with Rice Noodles

Creamy Coconut Curry Soup with Rice Noodles for Cozy Nights

This Coconut Curry Soup with Rice Noodles is a delightful embrace of flavors that warms the spirit and satisfies any craving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Malaysian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Soup Base
  • 3 tablespoons Thai Red Curry Paste Adjust according to your spice tolerance.
  • 2 medium Shallots Chopped.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh, chopped.
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass Chopped or use 1 tsp of paste.
  • 1 inch Ginger Fresh, chopped.
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat for richness.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Optional for thickening.
Protein
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Thinly sliced.
  • 8 ounces Jumbo Shrimp Shelled and deveined.
Noodles
  • 8 ounces Rice Noodles ¼ inch wide.
Heat
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Paste Adjust to spice preference.
Garnishing
  • 1 cup Bean Sprouts For topping.
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Chopped, for topping.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice For brightness.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Large pot
  • Serving Bowls

Method
 

Soup Preparation
  1. In a blender, combine chopped shallots, garlic, Thai red curry paste, lemongrass, and ginger. Blend until smooth.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté jumbo shrimp for 2-3 minutes until pink, then set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté the laksa paste for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add coconut milk, chicken thighs, broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Stir and bring to boil.
  5. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender.
  6. Cook rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and rinse.
  7. Ladle soup over noodles in bowls, topping with bean sprouts, cilantro, and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize toppings as desired, such as soft-boiled eggs or chopped peanuts.

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