Description
A vibrant and creamy Thai Red Curry Soup featuring chickpeas, coconut milk, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 4 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 can, 15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup full fat coconut milk
- 7 ounces rice noodles
- sea salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- juice of 1/2 a lime
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup cilantro, loosely packed
- lime quarters
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large heavy pot, heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced carrots and cook for about 2 minutes to start softening them.
- Add aromatics: Add the diced red bell pepper, chopped onion, chopped garlic, and minced ginger. Stir and cook everything together for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add curry and chickpeas: Stir in 4 tablespoons of red curry paste, the drained and rinsed chickpeas, and pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add coconut milk and simmer: Pour 1 cup of full fat coconut milk into the pot and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes on a medium simmer until the vegetables are softened but still hold their shape.
- Cook noodles and season: Add 7 ounces of rice noodles and cook until softened, stirring to help them break up and blend into the soup. Squeeze the juice of half a lime into the soup, then season with sea salt and ground black pepper to taste.
- Serve: Remove the soup from heat, garnish with 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro and lime wedges, and serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, increase the amount of red curry paste.
- You can substitute chickpeas with tofu or chicken for added protein.
- Use gluten-free rice noodles to keep the dish gluten-free.
- Adjust the coconut milk quantity for creamier or lighter soup texture.
- Fresh lime juice added just before serving brightens the flavor well.
