Description
This Thai-inspired red curry noodle soup is creamy, spicy, and packed with fresh vegetables, tender noodles, and a rich coconut curry broth. A restaurant-worthy dish that’s ready in under 40 minutes!
Ingredients
Broth:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2–3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or fish sauce for traditional flavor)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Veggies and Noodles:
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 6 oz rice noodles (medium-width)
- 2 cups baby spinach (or bok choy)
- Juice of 1 lime
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro and Thai basil, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, and curry paste; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Add bell pepper, carrot, and mushrooms. Simmer for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Add rice noodles and cook according to package directions (usually 4–6 minutes).
- Stir in spinach and lime juice. Cook 1–2 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce, lime, or curry paste if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, Thai basil, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Add protein: try shrimp, chicken, or tofu for a heartier soup.
- Adjust heat: more curry paste = spicier broth.
- For extra creaminess, add 1 more can of coconut milk.
- Leftovers may thicken; add a splash of broth or water when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup / Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg