Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup, a nourishing and aromatic Asian soup recipe that combines creamy coconut milk with bold red curry paste. Perfect for a healthy dinner, this vegan-friendly dish is quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite proteins and vegetables. Enjoy this flavorful and wholesome Thai red curry noodle soup for a satisfying meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rice noodles or your preferred Asian noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- Fresh lime juice, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Optional: tofu, chicken, or shrimp for added protein
Instructions
- Boil water and cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and sauté for about a minute. Add the red curry paste and cook for another minute to release flavors.
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring well. Season with soy sauce and simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add cooked noodles and proteins (tofu, chicken, or shrimp) into the broth. Continue simmering for 5 minutes until heated through.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top. Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs or lime wedges.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of water or broth if needed.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less red curry paste.
- You can substitute rice noodles with any preferred Asian noodle variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg