Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup 1It’s been a while since I’ve posted a soup here on the blog! Usually I make big batches of soup in the fall and winter, but this year we were extra busy taking care of our little one and figuring the whole parenting thing out. Maybe come October I’ll dig those recipes up, make them and post them for you! Deal? For now this Thai chicken noodle soup will have to do. Ever since we discovered a little Thai place in south Salt Lake City, we’ve been obsessed with all things Thai! This soup is not authentic by any means, instead it’s a twist on one of my favorites: classic chicken noodle soup. Red curry and coconut milk help give this dish its distinct flavor and udon noodles replace traditional egg noodles. It’s easy to make, comes together quickly and can serve a crowd. Ready to get started?!

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup 2First things first, you’re going to want to cook the udon noodles until they are al dente (to the tooth) or until they are soft with a little bite (not fully cooked). That way when they are added into the soup at the end, they don’t become mushy and fall apart. Just be careful, read the directions on the package because they cook quickly! Strain them, rinse them under COLD water and then set them aside. Now in a large stock pot or dutch oven, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the sliced carrots, minced ginger, curry paste and salt. Whisk to combine, add the cooked & sliced chicken and simmer until the carrots are fork tender. Next add the coconut milk, lime juice and udon noodles. Simmer for about 5 more minutes, remove from heat and serve!

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup 3Garnish your soup with lime slices or kaffir lime leaves (they add lots of great flavor but you usually have to purchase them at a specialty market) or eat as is. We absolutely loved this soup! I hope you will too! It’s light, vibrant and full of great flavor. It would be great with pork instead of chicken or with additional vegetables like bok choy and mushrooms. Enjoy!!!

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Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

This non-traditional Thai chicken noodle soup will have you coming back for more! It's fresh, unique and absolutely delicious!
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Course: Main Dishes, Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 411kcal
Author: Andrea
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz extra wide udon noodles or soba
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups coconut milk
  • 1 chicken breast or 3 thighs - cooked & sliced, shredded or cubed
  • 2 carrots - sliced into 1/4" rounds
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger - minced
  • 2 tsp Thai red curry paste
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 lime - juiced

optional garnishes

  • kaffir lime leaves
  • lime wedges or slices

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add and cook the udon noodles until they are al dente (firm) so that they can finish cooking once they are added to the soup. Drain and rinse noodles under very cold water, set aside.
  • In a large stockpot or dutch oven, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the carrots, ginger, salt and curry paste, whisk to combine. Add the cooked chicken. Bring the mixture down to a simmer and continue cooking until the carrots are tender.
  • Add the coconut milk, lime juice and udon noodles. Simmer for 5 minutes, then garnish if desired and serve.

NOTES

-This recipe is dairy-free, soy-free, and nut-free. For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth and the chicken for mushrooms, bok choy or tofu. Udon noodles are not gluten-free, however some Soba noodles are made of 100% buckwheat and are gluten-free.

Nutrition

Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 1759mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5519IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 4mg

Recipe source: Life Made Simple

 

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