Simple Thai Chicken Soup for Busy Nights (Easy Weeknight Favorite)
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Simple Thai Chicken Soup for Busy Nights – ready in just 45 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 7 servings
- Category: Quick & Easy Recipes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 7 ounces thin rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
- 1 large carrot, thinly sliced into half moons
- 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 5 to 6 cups chicken stock
- 12 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 15-ounce can coconut milk
- 2 large handfuls fresh baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lime juice
- Fine sea salt
- Freshly-ground black pepper
- Toppings: fresh cilantro, Thai basil, sliced Thai bird chiles, thinly-sliced red or green onions, crushed peanuts, and/or lime wedges
Instructions
1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions.
2. Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mostly softened. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add chicken stock, chicken, mushrooms, Thai curry paste (starting with 2 tablespoons) and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain the simmer, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
4. Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a clean plate, then shred into bite-sized pieces with two forks. Return the chicken to the pot.
5. Add the noodles, coconut milk, baby spinach, and lime juice. Stir to combine until the spinach has wilted. Taste and season the soup with salt, pepper, and/or extra Thai curry paste as desired.
6. Serve the soup warm, garnished with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Feel free to swap out the protein or add other vegetables based on your preference. This soup is easily customizable for your tastes.