Description
A vibrant and aromatic Thai Red Curry Soup featuring a rich blend of red curry paste, fresh vegetables, and creamy coconut milk, simmered to perfection with flavorful chicken broth and tender noodles for a comforting and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil or olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced carrots
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp. freshly grated ginger
Main Ingredients
- 1/4 cup red curry paste
- 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable stock
- 1 (14 oz.) can full-fat coconut milk
- 3 Tbsp. fish sauce
- 4-5 oz. ramen or rice noodles
Finishing Touches
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a dutch oven, heat the avocado or olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Aromatics and Curry Paste: Stir in the minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and red curry paste. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant and well combined with the vegetables.
- Simmer Soup Base and Noodles: Pour in the chicken broth (or vegetable stock), coconut milk, and fish sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes. Add the ramen or rice noodles and continue to simmer until the noodles are tender, about 3-5 minutes depending on the type of noodles used.
- Finish the Soup: Remove the soup from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable stock and substitute fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste to control the spice level of the soup.
- Ramen noodles will cook faster than rice noodles; keep an eye to avoid overcooking.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu for extra protein if desired.
