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Thai Khao Soi (Coconut Curry Soup)
This bold and fragrant Chicken Kaho Soi is easy to make and oh-so satisfying. This is a must-try Authentic Thai recipe my family and I ate on our travels!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
38 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 553 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 10 ounces thin egg noodles (or angel hair pasta)
- 2 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk (canned)
- 3 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 5 tablespoons fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Optional Garnishes:
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup fried egg noodles
- 4 Lime wedges
Instructions
- Set a large pot of water on the stovetop over high heat. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Then drain off the boiling water and set the cooked pasta aside.
- Meanwhile, set another large pot over medium heat. Add 1 cup coconut milk. Bring to a boil and cook the coconut milk down into a thick paste that starts to separate.
- Once the coconut milk separates, add the curry paste and tumeric. Cook the mixture 2-3 minutes. Then add in the chopped chicken pieces. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
- Once the chicken looks mostly cooked, pour in the remaining coconut milk, chicken broth, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- While the soup is cooking, chop/prep the garnishes. Get Fancy: If you want to top the Khao Soi in the traditional Chiang Mai style with fried noodles, place 1-2 inches of vegetable oil in a separate pot. Once it is smoking hot, drop 2-3 extra egg noodle nests in the oil and fry for approximately 20 seconds per side. Remove and drain. Then separate into 6 chunks for the garnish.
- Once the soup base has simmered for 10 minutes, stir in the cooked pasta and lime juice. Stir and simmer for 1 minute to warm the noodles.
- Ladel the soup into bowls. Top with chopped scallions, cilantro, fried noodles, and lime wedges if desired.
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Notes
- Protein Options: If you are not a fan of chicken, Kao Soi can be made with shrimp, thinly sliced pork, or thinly sliced beef.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.5cups
Calories
553kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
23g
(115%)
Cholesterol
129mg
(43%)
Sodium
2147mg
(89%)
Potassium
858mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1233IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 553
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 553kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 129mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 2147mg | 89% |
| Potassium | 858mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1233IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.