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Spicy Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

This Spicy Thai Chicken Noodle Soup is a bowl of pure comfort — warming, aromatic, and bursting with Southeast Asian flavors. Made with tender shredded chicken, rice noodles, coconut milk, lemongrass, and red curry paste, this soup is the perfect blend of spicy, creamy, and tangy. It’s a healthy, hearty, and flavorful recipe that’s ideal for cold days, cozy dinners, or when you crave something nourishing yet vibrant.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Soup Base:

  • 2 large cloves of garlic chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste or fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro paste
  • 1 tablespoon red chili paste or 2 red chilies, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 lime zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 can 13.5 fl oz coconut milk
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 7 oz rice noodles

For Garnish:

  • 1 bunch of cilantro leaves chopped
  • 4 –5 green onions thinly sliced (white and green parts)
  • 1 green chili sliced (seeds removed)
  • 1 red chili sliced (seeds removed)

To Serve:

  • Roughly chopped coriander
  • Sliced red chili
  • Sliced green onion

Instructions

Prepare the Aromatics:

  • In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add garlic, onion, and bell pepper, and sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.

Build the Flavor Base:

  • Stir in ginger paste, lemongrass paste, red curry paste, cilantro paste, and chili paste. Cook for 1–2 minutes to release the flavors.

Simmer the Broth:

  • Pour in chicken stock, fish sauce, lime zest, and juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the Coconut Milk and Chicken:

  • Stir in the coconut milk and shredded chicken. Simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.

Cook the Noodles:

  • In a separate pot, cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Assemble and Serve:

  • Divide noodles among bowls. Ladle the soup over the noodles and top with fresh cilantro, green onions, and sliced chilies. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by adding more or less red chili paste.
  • For extra protein, add tofu or shrimp.
  • Add vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or snap peas for extra color and nutrition.
  • Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier, richer texture.