Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup

Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Nutritional Information

530
calories
31g
fat
40g
carbohydrates
28g
protein
53mg
cholesterol
942mg
sodium
Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup

Recipe Description

Want a delicious dinner to be on your table in 15 minutes? This warming Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup is the simplest weeknight dinner. Cozy, with fragrant spices and a little heat, this chicken soup is made with flavorful Thai curry paste, chicken broth, coconut milk, and lime juice. Toss in plenty of delicious rice noodles and sprinkle with fresh cilantro and scallions, it’s hard to beat a good soup.    

Start by sautéing the shallots and ginger. Add the curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then add the chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and ground turmeric. Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes. While the soup is simmering, cook the rice noodles. To serve, divide the rice noodles between bowls and ladle the soup over. Top each bowl with scallions and cilantro, and serve with Sriracha and lime wedges for a little extra zing. Enjoy! 

To make the Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Sauté shallots and ginger

    3 min
    Step 1 - Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup

    In a medium pot over medium-low heat, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Add ½ cup thinly sliced shallots and 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 3-5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Thai curry paste

    1 min
    Step 2 - Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup

    Add 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and turmeric

    10 min
    Step 3 - Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup

    Add 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 can coconut milk, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 4 packed teaspoons dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and ½ teaspoon turmeric and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

  4. 4

    Cook rice noodles

    Step 4 - Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup

    Meanwhile, cook 4 ounces of thin rice noodles according to the package directions.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup

    To serve, divide the noodles and 2 cups of chicken between serving bowls. Ladle the soup over and sprinkle with cilantro and scallions. Serve with Sriracha sauce and lime wedges.

This Thai-Inspired Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup makes a perfect weeknight dinner. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s cozy, flavorful and so delicious. Let us know if you try this recipe by tagging us on Instagram @cookmerecipes.

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Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Olivia
March 17, 2025
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Yasss! This soup is so lit! Perfect for our fam dinners!

Olive97
December 12, 2024
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Super! This soup brings back memories of family dinners during the winter. It’s so easy to make, and the flavors reminded me of my travels in Thailand years ago. Every spoonful is packed with warmth and comfort. Just perfect for a cozy night at home.

Tom
October 22, 2024
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Simply great soup.

Ursula
October 11, 2024
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Superb recipe! Family loved it for dinner!

Finn
October 6, 2024
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Superb! Made this on a chilly evening, and it warmed me right up. The spices were fantastic and it’s so quick to prepare. Thanks for the recipe!

Oliver Jensen
August 5, 2024
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So comforting soup! Remembered my travels to Thailand while cooking. The spices transported me back there instantly.

Paul
March 20, 2024
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Great soup recipe. My kids loved helping me make it. We used fresh cilantro from our garden, which made it even better. Perfect for busy weeknights and so tasty.

Jessica Smith
March 9, 2024
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Amazing!

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