Thai Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 3-4 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns, (whole); ¼ cup packed fresh coriander stems, (sliced into ½ inch pieces); 1 TBSP coconut oil, (or palm oil or lard); 1 quart chicken broth; 1 cup chicken meat, (shredded or chopped into chunks/cubes); 1 stalk lemongrass (cut into 1-2 inch slices); 1 inch piece galangal (cut into slices); 3-4 kaffir lime leaves (ripped); 2 teaspoons fish sauce; 1 package rice noodles; Fish sauce (and/or nam pla prik); Fresh chiles (and/or prik nam som); Chile powder; Coconut sugar; Bean sprouts; Thai basil; Lime wedge

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You might think that a Thai chicken noodle soup is like many Thai soups – rich, intensely flavored with a curry paste, and of course, super spicy. Not so! I promise you there’s more to Thai soups than what you’ll find in western Thai restaurants.

For example, this Thai chicken noodle soup is actually not that different from a chicken noodle soup your mother or grandmother might make. The major difference is the broth which is simmered with a simple paste of garlic, black pepper, and cilantro stems as well as the triple gem of Thai aromatics – lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.

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This combination makes for one of the most soul-soothing broths I’ve ever tasted. Seriously, there is just SO. MUCH. FLAVOR. I’d betcha you’ll love this Thai chicken noodle soup even more than your grandmother’s version. Don’t take offense to that. I know people get very defensive when it comes to their grandmother’s cooking. I’m sure your grandmother is a great cook. Just make this and get back to me.

And remember, it’s NOT spicy. Of course, if you like spicy you could totally add a fresh Thai bird’s eye chile or two to the paste. For a milder kick, you could just add some roasted chile powder at the end.

How to Make a Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

The defining features of this soup is a simple paste of garlic, black pepper and cilantro stems and the triple gem of Thai aromatics – lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves.

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Thai

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 40 minutes

Servings 4 people

Author Craig Fear

Ingredients

For paste:

3-4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon black peppercorns, whole
¼ cup packed fresh coriander stems, sliced into ½ inch pieces
1 TBSP coconut oil, or palm oil or lard

For soup:

1 quart chicken broth
1 cup chicken meat, shredded or chopped into chunks/cubes
1 stalk lemongrass cut into 1-2 inch slices
1 inch piece galangal cut into slices
3-4 kaffir lime leaves ripped
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 package rice noodles

Seasonings, to taste

Fish sauce and/or nam pla prik
Fresh chiles and/or prik nam som
Chile powder
Coconut sugar
Bean sprouts
Thai basil
Lime wedge

Instructions

1.Using a mortar and pestle or a food processor, pound or blend the garlic, peppercorns and coriander roots into a paste.
Heat 1 TBSP oil in soup pot and saute the paste for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the chicken broth, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime and fish sauce to the paste, bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes.
While broth is simmering, prepare rice noodles according to package directions.
Add a handful of noodles and chicken meat to individual bowls and ladle over with broth. Add seasonings, to taste.

More Thai Soup Recipes to Try

Tom Kha Gai (Thai Coconut Chicken Soup)
Tom Yum Soup Recipe (Hot and Sour Soup)
Thai Congee (Jok)
Thai Basil Pesto Soup with Shrimp
Thai Coconut Carrot Soup
Thai Vegetable Soup (Gaeng Jued)
Thai Beef Noodle Soup
Thai Bouillabaisse
Tom Saap (Thai Pork Ribs Hot and Sour Soup)
Khao Tom Gai (Thai Chicken and Rice Soup)
Gaeng Om (Thai Herbal Curry Soup)
Kaeng Som (Southern Thai Sour Curry Soup)
Thai Watermelon Mint Soup
Thai Mango Gazpacho

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Craig Fear is the creator of Fearless Eating and the author of three books, The 30-Day Heartburn Solution, Fearless Broths and Soups and The Thai Soup Secret. After years helping clients with digestive issues, Craig decided to pursue writing full-time. He intends to write many more books on broths and soups from around the world! Click here to learn more about Craig.