Description
This Creamy Curry Coconut Noodle Soup is a vibrant and fragrant dish featuring tender rice noodles soaked in a rich coconut milk and red curry-spiced broth, enhanced with fresh herbs and a spicy kick from Fresno chilies. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal with bold Southeast Asian flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauté Base
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
Spices and Broth
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 cups coconut milk
Main
- 6.75 ounces rice noodles
Garnishes
- Limes, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Fresh basil leaves
- Fresno chilies, thinly sliced
- Green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced yellow onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent, softening the onions to release their sweetness.
- Add Spices and Aromatics: Stir in the chopped garlic, minced ginger, red curry paste, and curry powder. Cook for another minute, stirring continuously to release fragrant aromas and toast the spices.
- Combine Broth and Coconut Milk: Pour in the vegetable broth to deglaze the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Add the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil to meld the flavors together.
- Cook the Noodles: Remove the skillet from heat and immediately add the rice noodles to the hot broth. Let them soak and cook in the hot liquid until tender, about 5 to 7 minutes depending on noodle thickness.
- Season and Serve: Once the noodles are cooked, season the soup with salt to taste and a squeeze of fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors. Ladle the soup into bowls.
- Garnish: Top each serving with fresh cilantro, basil leaves, sliced Fresno chilies, and green onions for freshness and a touch of heat.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste based on your preferred spice level.
- Rice noodles should be soaked in hot broth off the heat to prevent overcooking.
- For added protein, consider adding tofu or cooked shrimp before serving.
- If coconut milk is too thick, thin it with a little extra vegetable broth.
- Fresh herbs greatly enhance the flavor and texture; don’t skip the garnishes.