Spicy Thai Noodle Soup

Spicy Thai Noodle Soup is a fragrant and flavorful vegan dish that combines aromatic spices with fresh vegetables and rice noodles for a delightful dinner experience. This comforting bowl of soup is perfect for those chilly evenings, offering a satisfying kick from the spices.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 100 grams
• Coconut milk - 400 ml
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Red curry paste - 2 tablespoons
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Bell pepper - 1 medium, thinly sliced
• Mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Spinach - 100 grams
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Chili flakes - 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat a splash of vegetable broth over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another minute, mixing well with the garlic and ginger.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
5. Add the julienned carrot, sliced bell pepper, and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
6. Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 2 minutes until wilted.
7. Add soy sauce, lime juice, chili flakes, and salt to taste. Mix thoroughly.
8. To serve, place a portion of the cooked rice noodles in bowls and ladle the hot soup over the noodles. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from vegetables and spices.
• Provides a good source of healthy fats from coconut milk.

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