Thai Coconut Curry Soup (Print Version)

A comforting bowl of rich coconut curry broth with colorful vegetables and tender vermicelli noodles, brightened with lime and herbs.

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pack vermicelli noodles (400-500 grams, rice vermicelli or noodles of choice)
02 - 1 large red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
03 - 1 large yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
04 - 1 medium red onion (thinly sliced)
05 - 2 stalks celery (thinly sliced)
06 - 2 medium carrots (thinly sliced)
07 - 6 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
08 - 6 cloves garlic (minced)
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
10 - 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
11 - 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
12 - ¼ cup cilantro (or parsley, chopped)
13 - 1 lime (juiced)
14 - Salt and pepper to taste
15 - Oil (for cooking)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - On medium heat add a small amount of oil to a large pot. Add the bell peppers, onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until just tender, about 3-4 minutes.
02 - Stir in red curry paste, ginger, and garlic until fragrant. Sauté about 1-2 minutes.
03 - Add in the broth and stir until evenly combined. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes. The soup will darken as it simmers and flavors develop.
04 - While the soup is simmering, bring another pot of water to a boil. Cook vermicelli noodles for 1-2 minutes until just cooked through. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Tip: stir noodles with a fork or tongs to prevent sticking.
05 - Stir in the coconut milk to the soup and simmer until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
06 - Remove from heat. Stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Add the cooked noodles.
07 - Season with salt and pepper to taste.
08 - Serve immediately and enjoy!