Quick Curry Chicken Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base Ingredients

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - ½ medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Soup Base

05 - 4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
06 - 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
07 - 2 cups water
08 - 13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk
09 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Main Components

10 - 100g uncooked rice noodles
11 - 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie recommended)

→ Fresh Herbs & Garnish

12 - Fresh basil, a generous handful, torn
13 - Fresh cilantro, chopped, to taste
14 - Green onions, chopped, to taste
15 - Salt and pepper to taste
16 - Lime wedges for serving (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
02 - Stir in ginger, garlic, and Thai red curry paste. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring frequently to release the flavors.
03 - Add chicken broth, water, and lime juice. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
04 - Add uncooked rice noodles to the pot and simmer until tender. Then stir in coconut milk and shredded chicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
05 - Add fresh basil, cilantro, and green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
06 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with lime wedges if desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Notes:

01 - Can use different curry pastes for variation
02 - Noodles should be stored separately if saving leftovers
03 - Can substitute rice noodles with other noodle types