Thai Green Curry Noodle Soup

Thai inexperienced Curry Noodle Soup – straightforward easy dinner direction loaded up with healthy veggies and your alternative of chicken of bean curd.

This glowing bowl of Thai inexperienced Curry Noodle Soup is infused with lemongrass, chilis, galangal and basil. Vivacious broccolini and bean curd (or chicken) simmer gently within the broth before it’s ladled over rice noodles, then flat-top with firm bean sprouts, scallions, basil and lime wedges. This straightforward, bone-warming soup could be a feast for the senses!

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As the tasteful broth simmers, cook the rice noodles and find the bowls prepared.

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 shallot, finely diced
¼–½ cup green curry paste
4 cups chicken or veggie broth
optional additions – 4 inch stock of lemongrass, smashed, 3 slices galangal, 3-4 kefir lime leaves
8 ounces optional chicken breast, sliced into ¼ inch thin strips (or use left-over rotisserie chicken), or use cubed tofu (see notes)
8 ounces broccolini – cut in half lengthwise
1 x 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
optional additions – 4 inch stock of lemongrass, smashed, 3 slices galangal, 3-4 kefir lime leaves
2–3 teaspoons fish sauce ( or vegan fish sauce,)
juice from half a lime
¼–½ cup basil leaves ( packed)
4-6 ounces dry rice noodles, cooked according to directions on package.
Garnish with bean sprouts, lime wedges, scallions and fresh basil

Green Curry Paste :

6–8 green chilies- jalapeño or serano or a mix, seeded
4 garlic cloves
2 shallot, sliced
3 x 4 inch pieces lemongrass, thinly sliced
¼ cup galangal root, thinly sliced, peels ok
¼ cup ginger, thinly sliced, peels ok
3 scallions
½ a bunch cilantro, including stems
3 kefir lime leaves or 1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Heat oil in a medium pot, over medium heat and sauté the shallot until golden. Add the curry paste and sauce 1-2 minutes. Add the broth and bring it to a simmer and any optional additions – 4 inch stock of lemongrass -smashed, 3 slices galangal, 3-4 kefir lime leaves.
Add the broccolini and chicken (if using) and simmer until the broccoli is just tender and bright green and chicken is cooked through. Stir in the coconut milk and if using tofu, add this now.
Add the fish sauce and lime juice.
To brighten up the soup -Place 1 cup of the coconut broth into a blender with the fresh basil and blend well until until bright green.
When you are ready to serve the soup, heat the soup up and pour the basil broth mixture into the broth, simmer briefly(no longer than 30 seconds) and turn the heat off ( to preserve the vibrant green color) Taste and adjust lime, salt and heat. Feel free to add more green chili paste to taste.
You want a slightly salty broth knowing it will mellow substantially when poured over the noodles.
Divide the noodles among 3-4 bowls. Pour the flavorful broth overtop. Garnish with bean sprouts, lime wedges, scallions & chili flakes.
To make the green curry paste, lice everything thinly, especially lemongrass, ginger and galangal and place in a food processor until finely minced. Store up to a week in the fridge or freeze.