Dinner for 4
Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
Rice noodles, chicken, coconut milk, and curry paste simmer together for a fragrant soup finished with lime and herbs.
$12.36for 4 servings
$3.09 per serving$12.36 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ThaiDairy-freeFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | a little | $0.33Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Shredded coconut$0.30/oz typical | 14 oz | $4.05Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.72Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.51Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.36 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilAsian sauces and pastesSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsHot sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots
- 2 tbsp thai green curry paste
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (13 1/2 oz) unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 4 tsp dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 4 oz thin rice noodles
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 handful chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 scallions
- sriracha sauce
- lime wedges
Steps
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the shallots and ginger for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the curry paste and turmeric, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, then bring the soup to a gentle boil.
- Add the rice noodles and simmer for 4 to 6 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in the chicken and heat for 3 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the lime juice and cilantro, and top with scallions, sriracha, and lime wedges.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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