Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup is creamy, spicy, and incredibly comforting. Think rich coconut broth + red curry paste + tender noodles + fresh veggies. Here’s a complete, easy recipe you can make in about 30 minutes.

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Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup

Serves

4
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

Soup Base

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2–3 tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust to taste)
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
• 1 tbsp lime juice

Noodles

• 8 oz rice noodles (or ramen noodles)

Protein (optional but recommended)

Choose one:

• 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, sliced thin
• Shrimp
• Tofu, cubed

Veggies

• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• Optional: broccoli, snap peas, or zucchini

Garnishes

• Fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges
• Sliced green onions
• Crushed peanuts
• Chili flakes or chili oil (if you want more heat)

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Instructions

1. Prep the noodles

• Cook rice noodles according to package directions.
• Drain and set aside.

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2. Make the curry broth

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add onion and sauté 2–3 minutes.
3. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.
4. Stir in red curry paste and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

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3. Add liquids & protein

1. Add coconut milk and broth.
2. Stir until smooth.
3. Add chicken (or shrimp/tofu).
4. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook:
   • Chicken: 8–10 minutes
   • Shrimp: 3–4 minutes
   • Tofu: 5 minutes

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4. Add veggies

Add bell pepper, mushrooms, and carrots. Simmer 3–4 minutes until tender.

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5. Finish the soup

1. Add spinach and cook 1 minute until wilted.
2. Stir in fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.
3. Taste and adjust:
   • More heat → extra curry paste or chili flakes
   • More salt → fish sauce
   • More tang → lime juice

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6. Assemble bowls

1. Divide noodles into bowls.
2. Ladle hot curry soup over noodles.
3. Garnish with cilantro, green onions, peanuts, and lime.

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Tips

• For creamier soup: use full-fat coconut milk.
• For more depth: add 1 tbsp red curry paste + 1 tbsp peanut butter.
• For thicker soup: simmer longer or add a cornstarch slurry.

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If you want a vegetarian version, a Thai red curry noodle soup meal prep, or a super spicy version, tell me what you prefer! 🌶️🍜