Cozy Thai Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup

While it isn’t pho, it’s every bit as delicious. This soup is everything we were craving: Cozy and comforting with the perfect amount of noodles and bright, zesty flavor. It’s also incredibly simple to make, requiring just 1 pot and easy-to-find ingredients. Let us show you how it’s done!

About Green Curry

Green curry is a popular Thai dish believed to have originated in the early 20th century (source). It’s made with green curry paste, coconut milk, veggies, and meat, and/or seafood. The flavor base (Thai green curry paste) is traditionally made from a combination of green chilies, shrimp paste, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, peppercorns, makrut limes, and cumin seeds (source). It’s spicy and flavorful and pairs perfectly with the sweetness of coconut milk. The following is an inspired (but not traditional) take on chicken noodle soup infused with Thai flavors. For a more traditional version of Thai chicken soup, check out this recipe from Hot Thai Kitchen.

Our Thai-Inspired Chicken Noodle Soup

This soup starts with marinating chicken in coconut aminos (or tamari). (See notes for vegan options.) While the chicken is marinating, the shallot, ginger, and garlic are sautéed in avocado or coconut oil until fragrant. Green curry paste is added next, providing the prominent flavor for this Thai-inspired soup. Next, coconut milk is added for creaminess and lemongrass (optional) for even more flavor. Salt enhances all of the flavors while maple syrup adds a slight sweetness and balances the heat of the Thai chili (also optional). The mixture is then heated to a gentle simmer. Once the chicken has marinated, it’s added to the simmering broth and cooked through. Once cooked, it’s removed from the pot and shredded, then added back to the pot to continue cooking and soaking up the delicious flavors of the broth. And just like that, dinner’s on the table. We like to serve over tender rice noodles with fresh herbs and lime wedges. If planning to freeze or enjoy over several days, it’s best to add these garnishes just before serving. We hope you LOVE this soup! It’s:GingeryLemongrass-infusedSavoryLightComforting& Super cozy! This noodle soup is perfect for any time you are feeling under the weather or craving a warm hug in the form of food. While delicious on its own, consider serving with our Pad Thai Spring Rolls, Gingery Thai Kale Salad, or Vegan Papaya Salad.