Cozy Curry Noodle Soup (Thai-Inspired)

Cooler weather means one thing: cozy soups on repeat! Our new go-to is this Thai-inspired noodle soup with coconut milk, curry paste, veggies, and your choice of chicken or tofu. It’s creamy, gingery, spicy, nourishing, and SO satisfying!

Bonus? It’s versatile, working well with almost any veggies you have around! Simple methods. Big flavor. Let’s do this!

Bok choy, peas, red pepper flakes, lime wedges, shallot, garlic, ginger, coconut oil, coconut aminos, red curry paste, coconut milk, chicken, chicken broth, mushrooms, and brown rice noodles

This EASY curry noodle soup starts with soaking rice noodles in boiling water until softened. We like to use brown rice noodles, which are whole grain and have a nutty, wholesome flavor.

Soaking brown rice noodles in boiling water

Next, it’s on to the flavorful base of this soup: sautéed shallot, ginger, garlic, and Thai red or yellow curry paste. If you like extra heat, red pepper flakes are a must!

Sautéing shallot, ginger, garlic, curry paste, and red pepper flakes in a Dutch oven

Then it’s time to turn it into a soup with (chicken or vegetable) broth and coconut milk, plus coconut aminos or tamari for a boost of flavor. This combination makes it creamy, cozy, super flavorful, and light yet satisfying.

Also satisfying? Protein! Your choice of chicken or tofu — simply cut into cubes, add them in, and simmer for ~5 minutes before adding your veggies.

Sliced mushrooms and bok choy over a curry broth

For the veggies, we love a combination of bok choy, mushrooms, and snap peas. The snap peas add a little crunch, the mushrooms give it depth, and bok choy packs in some serious nutrition!

So many other veggies would work here, too — broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, green beans, and corn would all be excellent.

Dutch oven filled with our cozy curry noodle soup

The finish line is near! Add the noodles to serving bowls (so they don’t get mushy hanging out on the stove), then ladle the soup over the top. The optional garnishes (lemon or lime, cilantro or mint, and peanuts or cashews) take this soup to restaurant status with their brightness, herby flavor, and crunch!

Using a ladle to add a cozy curry broth with chicken and veggies to a bowl of cooked brown rice noodles

We think this soup may become your new go-to! It’s:

Creamy
Brothy
Spicy
Gingery
Comforting
Nourishing
& Adaptable for all eaters!

This soup is suitable for everything from a quick weeknight meal to end-of-week fridge clean out, meal prep (just wait to add the noodles!), or even impressing dinner guests.