Recipe: Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Description: If you have some chicken stock on hand, this is the easiest ever soup to make. Loaded with herbs and spices, I think it would be perfect for warming up on a chilly winter day or clearing a cold-stuffed body.
Keywords: Poultry, Vegetable, Meat, Thai, Asian, Winter, Less than 30 Minutes, Stove Top, Easy
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ginger |
| 1 | Red chili peppers |
| 6 | Lemongrass |
| 2 | Fresh lime leaves |
| 2 | Limes |
| 4 | Fish sauce |
| 2 | Mint |
| 1 | Coriander leaves |
| 200g | Chicken |
| Chicken broth | |
| Noodles |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 460.2
- Fat Content: 13.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 106.2mg
- Sodium Content: 1503.7mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 42g
- Fiber Content: 3g
- Sugar Content: 11.7g
- Protein Content: 42.1g
Cooking Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients. Cut the ginger into thin shreds. Halve the red chili peppers, deseed them, and chop them finely. Cut the lemongrass into thin rings. Shred the fresh lime leaves.
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Boil Chicken Broth: In a pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Add Aromatics: Once the broth is boiling, add the shredded ginger, chopped red chili peppers, sliced lemongrass, and shredded lime leaves to the pot.
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Add Flavorings: Squeeze the juice of the limes into the pot. Stir in the fish sauce for that distinctive Thai flavor.
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Add Noodles and Chicken: Add the noodles to the pot. Then, cut the chicken into small pieces and add it to the pot as well.
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Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together and the chicken to cook through.
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Prepare Herbs: While the soup is simmering, remove the mint and coriander leaves from their stems.
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Serve: Once the soup is ready, divide the prepared herbs into two soup bowls. Ladle the piping hot soup over the herbs, allowing their aroma to infuse into the soup.
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Enjoy: Serve the Thai Chicken Noodle Soup immediately, savoring the warmth and comforting flavors on a chilly day.
This Thai Chicken Noodle Soup is not only easy to make but also bursting with vibrant flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, whether you’re craving something warm and comforting or looking to clear a stuffy nose.
