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

$11.54for 445 minServes 6

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

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

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.

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

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Typical price

$2.88 per serving$11.54 for 4

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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.

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