Description
A vibrant and comforting Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup bursting with creamy coconut broth, spicy red curry paste, tender noodles, and fresh vegetables the perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and savory depth.
Ingredients
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
1 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
1 tsp brown sugar
6 oz rice noodles or ramen noodles
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 carrot, julienned
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup baby spinach or bok choy
Juice of 1 lime
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Sliced red chili and lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add red curry paste, ginger, and garlic; sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
2. Pour in broth, coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), and brown sugar. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
3. Add sliced bell pepper, carrot, and mushrooms. Cook for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
4. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
5. Stir cooked noodles into the curry broth along with spinach or bok choy; cook for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
6. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice.
7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro, sliced chili, and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
For a vegan version, skip the fish sauce and use tamari instead of soy sauce.
Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing curry paste.
Add tofu, shrimp, or chicken for extra protein.
Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: thai red curry soup, coconut noodle soup, spicy thai noodles, comfort food, easy asian soup