Dinner for 6

Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Soup

Name: Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Soup
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 6 oz pad thai rice noodles; 2 tbsp olive oil or canola oil; 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tsp curry powder; 2 tsp red curry paste; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1 red bell pepper; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 can (13 1/2 oz) regular or light coconut milk; 3 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken; 8 oz snow peas; 2 tbsp packed light-brown sugar; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1/2 cup chopped green onions; salt; 5 oz fresh spinach; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; chopped peanuts; 1 red chili pepper

Rice noodles, chicken, vegetables, and coconut milk simmer with curry seasonings for a fragrant, filling soup.

Typical price

$11.54for 4 servings

$2.88 per serving$11.54 for 4

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Photo: cookingclassy.com

45 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical	6 oz	$1.08Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.40Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.12Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	50 oz	$3.49Typical price
Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical	14 oz	$1.89Typical price
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	0.95 lb	$3.27Typical price
Fresh peas and snap peas$3.49/lb typical	0.5 lb	$1.75Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.59Typical price
Spinach$0.35/oz typical	5 oz	$1.75Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	0.25	$0.37Typical price
Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.35Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$17.31

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsAsian sauces and pastesSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarSalt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

6 oz pad thai rice noodles
2 tbsp olive oil or canola oil
1 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp curry powder
2 tsp red curry paste
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 red bell pepper
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (13 1/2 oz) regular or light coconut milk
3 cups shredded cooked rotisserie chicken
8 oz snow peas
2 tbsp packed light-brown sugar
2 tbsp fish sauce
1/2 cup chopped green onions
salt
5 oz fresh spinach
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
chopped peanuts
1 red chili pepper

Steps

Soak the rice noodles in hot water for 8 minutes, then drain.
Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat and cook the onion, garlic, curry powder, curry paste, turmeric, and coriander for 3 minutes.
Add the bell pepper, broth, and coconut milk, bring to a simmer, and cook for 12 minutes.
Stir in the chicken, snow peas, brown sugar, and fish sauce, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the noodles and spinach, cook for 3 minutes, and season with salt and pepper.
Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
Stir in the green onions, cilantro, and lime juice, then top with peanuts and sliced chili.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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