Description
A comforting and flavorful Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup that is rich in coconut goodness and aromatic spices. This vegan and gluten-free soup is a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and tanginess, making it a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 6 oz rice noodles
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
- juice of 1 lime
- fresh cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges for garnish
For the Soup:
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add Curry Paste: Add red curry paste and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Simmer Broth: Pour in the coconut milk and broth, stirring to combine. Add soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cook Noodles: Add rice noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 4–6 minutes, until tender.
- Add Vegetables: In the last few minutes of cooking, add bell pepper, mushrooms, and spinach. Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the greens are wilted.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lime juice, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve hot, topped with fresh cilantro, green onions, and lime wedges.
Notes
- For added protein, stir in cooked shrimp, tofu, or shredded chicken.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Adjust curry paste to taste for more or less heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
