Chicken Noodle Soup
Thai Food Flavors
Thai recipes are often creamy and satisfying and this delicious Thai chicken soup recipe lives up to that expectation of this exciting cuisine. Featuring wonderful ingredients like coconut milk, turmeric, garlic, cilantro, and peanut butter, this is one of the most creamy chicken soups out there and the typical Thai food flavors complement one another amazingly.
Coconut and lime juice are combined in many Thai chicken recipes and they go well together in this Thai chicken soup recipe. Sugar is used in the recipe to counteract the sharp tasting lime juice and savory ingredients. Use grated palm sugar if you can get it, else just white sugar. If you love chicken soup recipes and Asian food, this Thai chicken soup is definitely going to thrill your taste buds.
A lot of people have never made or even eaten Thai food, which is a great pity because it is so aromatic and delicious. If you enjoy Chinese food, you will definitely love Thai food. It is more aromatic and fragrant than Chinese food and delicious on a whole different level. Chinese chicken soup is very nice too but Thai soup is very different. This Thai chicken noodle soup is a great recipe to make to get an idea of what real Thai food tastes like and how Thai food flavors work in perfect harmony.
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Ingredients -
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, in ½ inch pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves minced garlic
¾ cup unsweetened coconut milk
6 cups chicken broth
¾ teaspoon turmeric
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
Juice from 1 lime (or 3 tablespoons lime juice)
½ cup red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon palm sugar or white sugar
2 cups rice noodles
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Preparation:
Heat the oil over a medium heat in a medium pot, and then add the garlic.
Stir fry it for a minute.
Add the turmeric, cayenne, and chicken and stir fry for 3 or 4 minutes.
Add the coconut milk, broth, peanut butter, and broth.
Bring the soup to a low boil, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the rice noodles, sugar, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.
Simmer gently for 4 minutes or until the rice noodles are tender.
(Serves 6)
Photo Description:
It is the coconut milk that adds that special creaminess to this Thai chicken soup. Just look at that thick broth. If you like peanut chicken, this soup should be right up your alley. The creamy coconut milk and peanut butter create a delicious flavor you cannot find everywhere. The peppers add some color and spice to the soup, while the tender chicken adds the base to the dish. Serve it up for lunch or dinner whenever you want a bit of exotic flavor in your menu. This is a great way to bring the Thai flavor home.
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Nutritional Info:
Calories (kcal): 280
% Calories from Fat: 38.0%
% Calories from Carbohydrates: 24.7%
% Calories from Protein: 37.3%
Per Serving Nutritional Information:
Total Fat (g): 12g 18%
Saturated Fat (g): 3g 15%
Monounsaturated Fat (g): 5g 21%
Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 2g 11%
Cholesterol (mg): 58mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate (g): 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber (g): 1g 6%
Protein (g): 26g 52%
Sodium (mg): 852mg 36%
Potassium (mg): 493mg 14%
Calcium (mg): 29mg 3%
Iron (mg): 2mg 11%
Zinc (mg): 1mg 8%
Vitamin C (mg): 37mg 62%
Vitamin A (i.u.): 856IU 17%
Vitamin A (r.e.): 89RE 9%
Vitamin B6 (mg): .5mg 23%
Vitamin B12 (mcg): .5mcg 8%
Thiamin B1 (mg): .2mg 13%
Riboflavin B2 (mg): .2mg 12%
Folacin (mcg): 23mcg 6%
Niacin (mg): 13mg 65%
