Description
This Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Noodle Soup blends the comforting flavors of Thai cuisine into a hearty, easy-to-make soup. Tender chicken simmered with coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, and fresh vegetables creates a rich and aromatic broth. Finished with rice noodles and fresh cilantro, this dish is perfect for a cozy meal that’s both flavorful and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Broth
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
Seasonings and Sauces
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Vegetables
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
Additional Ingredients
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients. Place the chicken breast in the slow cooker to start building the base of your soup.
- Add Broth and Flavorings. Pour in chicken broth and coconut milk, then stir in red curry paste, fish sauce, and brown sugar to develop a rich, fragrant broth.
- Add Vegetables. Add sliced bell peppers, carrots, and mushrooms into the slow cooker for texture and nutrition.
- Slow Cook the Soup. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through.
- Shred Chicken. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it finely using two forks, and return it to the pot to absorb more flavor.
- Cook Noodles. Prepare rice noodles separately according to package instructions to avoid overcooking and add them to the soup just before serving.
- Garnish and Serve. Finish by garnishing the soup with fresh cilantro to add a burst of freshness and aroma.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, increase the amount of red curry paste to taste.
- Make sure to cook rice noodles separately to prevent them from becoming mushy in the slow cooker.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and can be reheated gently on the stove.
- To make this recipe gluten free, verify the fish sauce and curry paste do not contain gluten.
- Adjust seasoning with additional fish sauce or sugar to balance saltiness and sweetness according to preference.
