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Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodle Soup

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This Thai Coconut Curry Shrimp Noodle Soup is a rich, aromatic, and easy one-pot meal packed with tender shrimp, rice noodles, and vegetables in a creamy red curry coconut broth. With bold flavors, customizable heat, and a 30-minute cook time, it's the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

Unsalted butter

Jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Yellow onion, diced

Garlic cloves, minced

Fresh ginger, minced

Red bell pepper, sliced

Fresh lime juice

Red curry paste

Chili garlic paste

Fish sauce

Soy sauce

Full-fat unsweetened coconut milk

Low-fat unsweetened coconut milk

Chicken stock

Lemongrass sticks

Cilantro stems

Mint sprigs

Japanese dried chili pods

Rice noodles

Salt

Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro, mint, sliced jalapeño, green onion

Instructions

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5–7 minutes until softened.

  • Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  • Deglaze with 1 tsp lime juice. Stir in red curry paste and chili garlic paste; cook 2 minutes.

  • Add remaining lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, and chicken stock. Stir well.

  • Whisk in both cans of coconut milk until smooth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  • Add lemongrass, cilantro stems, mint sprigs, and chili pods. Simmer 8–10 minutes.

  • Remove and discard aromatics (lemongrass, stems, sprigs, chili pods).

  • Add shrimp and rice noodles. Cook 5–6 minutes until noodles are tender and shrimp are cooked through.

  • Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with optional garnishes.

Notes

  • Spice Level: Adjust chili garlic paste or chili pods for milder or spicier soup.

  • Substitutes: Swap shrimp for chicken, tofu, or other seafood.

  • Vegetarian Option: Use tofu, vegetable broth, and a vegan fish sauce alternative.

  • Storage: Refrigerate for up to 2 days; reheat gently and add broth if needed.

  • Not recommended for freezing due to noodle and shrimp texture changes.

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