Description
A flavorful, comforting slow cooker soup with tender chicken, creamy coconut milk, and fragrant Thai spices, perfect for a warm and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp brown sugar
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
4 oz rice noodles
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
½ cup green onions, chopped
Lime wedges & red chili flakes (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts, chicken broth, coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, minced garlic, and brown sugar in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the slow cooker, shred them with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in the sliced red bell pepper, mushrooms, and rice noodles. Cook for another 15-20 minutes, until noodles are soft and vegetables are cooked but still crisp.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, chopped green onions, lime wedges, and a sprinkle of red chili flakes if desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with firm tofu and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Adjust heat by adding more red curry paste or fresh chopped Thai chilies.
Add shredded carrots or snap peas for extra crunch and color.
Sprinkle chopped peanuts or cashews for a nutty twist before serving.
For thicker soup, reduce broth to 3 cups and simmer uncovered for last 30 minutes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently and add broth or water if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high plus 15-20 minutes for noodles and veggies
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
