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Thai Chicken Curry Soup
Maya Rowan

Easiest Thai Chicken Curry Soup: Comfort in Every Spoonful

There’s something undeniably comforting about a warm bowl of soup, especially when it transports you to a far-off place with every aromatic spoonful. This Easy Thai Chicken Curry Soup features succulent rotisserie chicken, fragrant spices, and a bright splash of lime, making it easy, bursting with flavor, and utterly satisfying.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ medium onion chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 heaping tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups water
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 3.5 ounces uncooked rice noodles
  • 1 13.5 ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • Generous handful fresh basil torn
  • Handful fresh cilantro chopped
  • chopped scallions
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • lime wedges for serving (optional)

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and Thai red curry paste. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of broth, 2 cups of water, and the juice of one lime. Bring to a gentle boil, then add 3.5 ounces of uncooked rice noodles. Boil for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat, stir in one can of coconut milk and 2 cups of shredded chicken. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in fresh basil, cilantro, and scallions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately with lime wedges if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl

Notes

  • Always opt for fresh herbs like basil and cilantro.
  • Start with less than 4 tablespoons of curry paste and adjust to taste.
  • Using rotisserie chicken saves time and enhances flavor.
  • Use thick rice noodles for the best texture.
  • A small teaspoon of sugar can balance tanginess.
  • Prep fresh herbs while the soup simmers.

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