Ingredients
Broth and Sauce
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari, low sodium (gluten-free if desired)
Noodles and Toppings
- 8 oz rice noodles (preferably thick)
- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 lime wedges
- Sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and aromatics: In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil over medium-low heat for about 30 seconds to warm the pan without burning the oil.
- Sauté garlic and curry paste: Add the minced garlic and 3 tablespoons of Thai red curry paste to the saucepan and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning and to release the flavors.
- Add ginger: Stir in 2 teaspoons of freshly grated ginger and cook for an additional 1 minute to combine the aromatic flavors.
- Add liquids and simmer: Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth, 1 can (14 oz) of coconut milk, and 2 teaspoons of low sodium soy sauce or tamari. Bring the mixture to a boil to blend the flavors and heat through.
- Cook rice noodles and add bean sprouts: Add 8 ounces of rice noodles to the boiling curry broth and cook according to package instructions, typically 3-6 minutes. When there is 1 minute left of cooking time, stir in 2 cups of bean sprouts to soften slightly but retain crunch.
- Serve the noodle bowls: Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully divide the curry noodle soup into bowls.
- Garnish and enjoy: Sprinkle each bowl with a handful of fresh chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side. Drizzle with Sriracha or hot sauce if desired for extra heat.
Notes
- Use thick rice noodles for a chewier texture; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add protein like tofu or shrimp to make the noodle bowl more filling.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less Thai red curry paste or hot sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 days but noodles may absorb broth and soften.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Gluten Free