This Thai Coconut Curry Soup is a comforting and aromatic dish that combines a rich coconut curry broth with vibrant vegetables and delicate rice vermicelli noodles. It's a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a cozy meal.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 pack (400–500 grams) rice vermicelli noodles (or noodles of choice)

• 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 large yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced

• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced

• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

• 6 tablespoons Thai red curry paste

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger

• 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth

• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk

• ¼ cup chopped cilantro (or parsley)

• Juice of 1 lime

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Oil for cooking

Directions

1. Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, add a small amount of oil. Add the red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are just tender, about 3–4 minutes.

2. Add Aromatics: Stir in the Thai red curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

3. Simmer Broth: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10–15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

4. Cook Noodles: While the soup is simmering, bring a separate pot of water to a boil. Add the rice vermicelli noodles and cook for 1–2 minutes until just tender. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process.

5. Add Coconut Milk: Stir in the coconut milk to the soup, continuing to simmer for another 10 minutes until the soup slightly thickens.

6. Finish Soup: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and add a portion of the cooked vermicelli noodles to each. Serve immediately and enjoy the comforting flavors of this Thai-inspired soup.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 655 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 104 g

• Protein: 9 g

• Fat: 23 g

  • Saturated Fat: 19 g

• Cholesterol: 5 mg

• Sodium: 1,109 mg

• Potassium: 705 mg

• Fiber: 6 g

• Sugar: 8 g

• Vitamin A: 10,187 IU

• Vitamin C: 152 mg

• Calcium: 123 mg

• Iron: 5 mg