Red Curry Coconut Soup with Chicken

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This red curry soup has all the spicy, creamy, savory and aromatic elements of the Thai curry that you know and love. Prepared red curry paste offers bold notes of ginger, garlic, coriander, chiles and red bell pepper. Allowing the curry paste to cook a bit helps it bloom and intensifies the flavor. Creamy coconut milk helps keep the spice level even and mild. Serve with sticky rice or noodles on the side.

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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Active Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6 servings
the ingredients to make the Red Curry Coconut Soup with Chicken

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Ingredients

  • 1 medium red onion

  • 1 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil

  • 1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 1 tablespoon seeded and finely chopped jalapeño pepper, plus 2 tablespoons thinly sliced, divided

  • 1 large sweet potato, scrubbed and chopped (about 4 cups)

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic

  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

  • 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon red curry paste

  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 4 cups lower-sodium chicken broth

  • 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk, well stirred

  • 1 pound shredded cooked chicken breast (about 3 cups)

  • 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and sliced into 1-inch pieces

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil

  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Directions

  1. Thinly slice about one-fourth of onion to measure 1/4 cup. Finely chop the remaining onion.

    a step to make the Red Curry Coconut Soup with Chicken

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  2. Melt coconut oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper and 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeño; cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add sweet potato, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add curry paste, salt and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until the curry paste is fragrant and turns a few shades darker, about 2 minutes.

    a step to make the Red Curry Coconut Soup with Chicken

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  3. Stir in broth and coconut milk; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover, and cook until the sweet potato is almost tender, about 10 minutes.

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  4. Stir in chicken and green beans. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are bright green and tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro, basil and lime juice.

    a step to make the Red Curry Coconut Soup with Chicken

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  5. Divide the soup among 6 bowls. Top with the reserved sliced onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeño.

    a step to make the Red Curry Coconut Soup with Chicken

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To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

402 Calories
20g Fat
29g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 3/4 cups
Calories 402
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 29g 58%
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 15g 77%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Vitamin A 684µg
Vitamin C 49mg 55%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Folate 39µg
Vitamin K 31µg
Sodium 620mg 27%
Calcium 87mg 7%
Iron 5mg 26%
Magnesium 92mg 22%
Potassium 944mg 20%
Zinc 2mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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