Easy Thai Red Curry Soup with Noodles (Print version)
A fast coconut red curry noodle soup with shrimp, rice noodles, bok choy, mushrooms, lime, and cilantro.
# Ingredients:
For the noodles
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6 oz (170 g) thin rice noodles or rice vermicelli
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Hot water, for soaking
For the curry soup
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1 tablespoon neutral oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
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2-3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
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4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
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1 can (13.5 oz or 400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1 cup (75 g) sliced mushrooms
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2 baby bok choy, stems sliced and leaves separated
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1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
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Salt, to taste
For serving
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1/2 cup (50 g) bean sprouts
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1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 scallions, thinly sliced
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Lime wedges
# Instructions:
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Place the rice noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 5-7 minutes, until flexible but not fully soft. Drain and set aside.
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Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, ginger, and red curry paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
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Whisk in the broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes so the curry paste fully blends into the broth.
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Add the mushrooms and bok choy stems. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, until the stems are crisp-tender.
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Stir in the shrimp, bok choy leaves, and drained noodles. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the noodles are tender.
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Turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice. Taste and add salt if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with bean sprouts, cilantro, scallions, and lime wedges.
# Good to know:
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Best served immediately after the noodles are added.
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For a milder soup, start with 2 tablespoons red curry paste.
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Use gluten-free curry paste and fish sauce if needed.