CURRIED CHICKEN COCONUT NOODLE SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Ginger     Pasta     Coconut     Curry     Winter     Lemongrass     Cilantro     Gourmet

Yield Serves 4 as a main dish and 8 as a first course

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons curry powder
3 cups chicken broth
two 14-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk*
1 cup water
2 stalks of lemongrass*, the outer leaves discarded, ends trimmed, and 5 inches of the lower stalks minced
ten 1/8-inch-thick slices of peeled fresh gingerroot
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 whole chicken breast with skin and bones (about 1 pound)
1/2 pound dried rice-stick noodles* (rice vermicelli)
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 tablespoons Asian fish sauce such as nuoc mam*
1/3 cup chopped fresh coriander
Asian chili oil* to taste if desired
*available at Asian markets and some specialty produce markets

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan cook the garlic in the vegetable oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is fragrant, add the curry powder, and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds. Stir in the broth, the coconut milk, the water, the lemongrass, the gingerroot, and the peppercorns and bring the mixture to a boil. Add the chicken and poach it at a bare simmer for 20 minutes, or until it is cooked through. Transfer the chicken with a slotted spoon to a bowl and let it cool, keeping the poaching mixture warm.
  • While the chicken is cooling, in a large bowl soak the noodles in warm water to cover for 5 minutes, drain them, and in a large saucepan of salted boiling water cook them for 5 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander, rinse them under cold water, and drain them well.
  • Discard the skin and bones from the chicken, shred the meat, and stir it into the poaching mixture with the lime juice and the fish sauce. Cook the soup over moderate heat, stirring, until it is hot, divide the noodles among 6 to 8 bowls, and ladle the soup over them. Sprinkle the soup with the coriander and drizzle it with the chili oil.

Maurice Thorn
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5 stars!


King Jeremy the Wicked
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This is the best curry chicken noodle soup I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Nasradin Mustefa
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new family favorite.


SHAHZADA Khalil
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This is a great soup to make ahead of time. It reheats well and it's even better the next day.


Ruhan Khan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Tristan Ruiz
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I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The curry, coconut milk, and ginger all work together perfectly.


Khair Muhammad
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This soup is so easy to make, even a beginner cook can make it.


EVIDENCE BOHLATSE MALATJI
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


MRiaz Khan
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. The chicken is a good source of protein and the vegetables are packed with nutrients.


Sona dilTTT
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


shabu jacob shabu jacob
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I'm not a big fan of curry, but I loved this soup. The curry flavor is very mild and it's not at all spicy.


dede
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the cooker in the morning and dinner was ready when I got home from work.


alejandra olea
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It warms you up from the inside out.


Yontan Blanki
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I added some chopped vegetables to the soup, like carrots and celery, to make it even more hearty.


Henry Bora
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I love that this recipe uses coconut milk. It gives the soup a creamy and rich flavor.


nimitei ebieri
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand, so I can make it anytime.


Deaundra Taylor
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it up.


Ishtiaq Ali
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This is the best curry chicken noodle soup recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are so rich and well-balanced, and the chicken is tender and juicy.