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thai curry noodle soup in a bowl with fresh herbs and chopsticks

Thai Curry Noodle Soup

4.30 from 31 votes
This Thai curry pho is a 25-minute coconut red curry noodle soup made with rice noodles, rotisserie chicken, and a rich, drinkable broth. It delivers bold Thai takeout flavor at home with minimal prep and customizable toppings.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 6-8 ounces rice sticks medium or thin (like vermicelli)
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 3 cups (2 cans) full fat coconut milk
  • 1 Tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons lime juice (1 lime)
  • 1 lb shredded Rotisserie chicken
  • Toppings: Fresh cilantro, red thai chilis, thai basil, roasted red peppers, green onions, or crispy shallots

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Prepare a deep bowl filled with room temperature water. Add the noodles to the water and soak for 3 minutes until it becomes opaque. Use your hands to pick the noodles apart to loosen them as they soak. Strain and let them dry out while you make the broth.
    6-8 ounces rice sticks
  • Combine the garlic, ginger and curry paste in the food processor (or mince and mash together in a small bowl).
    4 garlic cloves, 2 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • In a large pot, heat the curry paste and coconut oil over medium heat, warming the paste gently for 1-2 minutes until it starts to bubble slightly.
    1 Tablespoon coconut oil
  • Add the broth and deglaze the pot by stirring to mix everything together. Stir in the the coconut milk, sugar, and lime juice, and bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Season to taste with kosher salt.
    4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, 1 Tablespoon coconut sugar, 3 cups (2 cans) full fat coconut milk
  • Divide the rice sticks evenly between large bowls. Ladle the boiling broth over the noodles and let sit for approximately 3 minutes to finish cooking the noodles.
  • Top with shredded chicken and garnish with your desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 539kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1298mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1124IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 4mg
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