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A bowl of noodles, broccoli, tomatoes, shrimp, in broth.
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20 Minute Thai Curry Noodle Soup

This 20 Minute Thai Curry Noodle Soup is a flavorful and quick meal option that satisfies both your taste buds and your busy schedule. With its aromatic spices, creamy coconut milk, and tender noodles, it's a comforting dish that brings spicy, savory, sweet and tangy flavors.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Asian Fusion, Thai
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 425kcal
Author: Dana

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 garlic minced
  • ½ tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 pack noodles (rice, noodles udon or knife cut noodles)
  • handful broccoli
  • half block tofu sliced
  • ¼ sliced bell pepper optional
  • 4 shrimp
  • ½ tablespoon fish sauce adjust if needed
  • 1 cup coconut milk

garnish

  • wedge lime
  • cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Heat up chicken broth in a pot on medium heat.
  • While the broth is heating up, slice the broccoli, tofu, bell peppers and tomatoes. Mince garlic.
  • Add in your minced garlic and red curry paste. Mix until curry paste has dissolved.
  • Next, add broccoli, tomatoes, and noodles. Boil for a few minutes.
  • Add shrimp, tofu, and bell peppers in the soup.
  • Add your coconut milk and fish sauce in the soup.
  • Gently stir and mix together (be careful not to crush the tofu) until the coconut milk is well mixed in the soup.
  • Garnish with cilantro and squeeze some lime in the soup. Enjoy while hot!

Notes

Substitutions and Variations
  • Add your favorite vegetables and substiute with mushrooms, snap peas, corn,
  • Change up the protein. Instead of tofu or shrimp, you can add chicken or pork.
Expert Tips
  • Don't overcook the noodles. Try to cook them for 5 minutes or less to ensure they are tender and not too soft!
  • Use authentic red curry paste. The curry paste provides authentic Thai flavors and gives the soup the spicy and fragrant flavor.
  • Adjust the amount fish sauce accordingly. Since everyone uses different types of chicken broth and the sodium levels vary, you will need to taste test if the sauce amount is sufficient!

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 176g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1281mg | Potassium: 1016mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1108IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 7mg