Description
This Thai Red Curry Soup recipe is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines aromatic vegetables, red curry paste, and creamy coconut milk to create a comforting and spicy soup. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, it features tender noodles and a fresh finish of lime juice and cilantro, offering a perfect balance of heat and freshness in every spoonful.
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
Liquids and Flavorings
- 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
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
Additional Ingredients
- 4–5 oz. ramen or rice noodles
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: In a dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions, red bell pepper, and carrots, cooking them until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and red curry paste. Cook the mixture for about 1 minute or until fragrant, stirring frequently to release the flavors.
- Cook Soup: Pour in the chicken broth or vegetable stock, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes. Add the ramen or rice noodles and continue simmering until the noodles are tender.
- Finish Soup: Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Serve hot for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- You can use vegetable stock for a vegetarian version and replace fish sauce with soy sauce or tamari.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste based on your preferred spice level.
- Rice noodles work best for a gluten-free option; ramen noodles usually contain gluten.
- Fresh lime juice and cilantro added at the end enhance the brightness of the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
