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Spicy Thai chicken soup
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Spicy Thai Chicken Soup

Filled with bold flavors and spices, this spicy Thai chicken soup comes together in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 Tbsp. Thai red curry paste
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 3.5 oz uncooked rice noodles
  • 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tsp fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh basil chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. cilantro chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. green onion sliced thin
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat and saute the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
    Saute onions for soup
  • Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and Thai red curry paste to the pot and saute with the onion for 1 additional minute.
  • Add the chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and shredded rotisserie chicken into the pot and stir to combine. Heat the broth to a boil, then reduce to medium-low heat for about 10 minutes.
    Adding rice noodles to Thai soup
  • Remove from heat and add the lime juice, chopped basil, cilantro, sliced green onion, salt, and black pepper to the soup and combine. Serve warm and enjoy!
    Adding herbs to Thai soup

Cooking the rice noodles

  • Cook rice noodles according to package instructions and spoon the broth over the cooked noodles. Alternatively, you can prepare this soup with rice instead of noodles.

Notes

Additional toppings:
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Sliced jalapeño
  • Chili garlic sauce