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    Jan 31, 2022 | 33 Comments | THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. THIS BLOG GENERATES INCOME VIA ADS.

    Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

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    It had come to my notice a few days ago, when I was strongly craving this Coconut Curry Noodle Soup, that I was spending a lot more time cooking than actually eating. This is not to say that I have been burdening myself with tedious and slow-cooking meals. In fact, it was quite the contrary. While my meals have been loaded with quick and simple salads, soups and the occasional sandwich, it seemed strange to me that I was eating in less than half the time I took to prepare the meal at hand.

    Recipe for Curry Noodle Bowl taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.

    I have recently begun to have lunch at my desk if only to try and get as much work done as I possibly could cram into my day. With my food sitting on my right and my laptop on the left, it’s almost impossible for me to sit back and actually take a moment to even look at my plate, let alone enjoy it. Something as delicious as this Coconut Curry Noodle Soup certainly did not deserve to be treated that way!

    So I decided to set aside my laptop and notebook, sit at the table in my clean kitchen with the warm sunlight gleaming in, and listen to some calming music while I watched people walk their dogs outside. In a little less than an hour, I realized I had polished my plate, relishing every bite and enjoying what I ate. I tried doing the same the next day. And the day after. And the day after that. It’s been more than a week since, and my lunches - like this Coconut Curry Noodle Soup, though take hardly any time to cook, seem to take a whole hour to be eaten. And not to mention, enjoyed!

    Recipe for Curry Noodle Bowl taken from www.hookedonheat.com. Visit site for detailed recipe.
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    Coconut Curry Noodle Soup

    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time30 mins
    Servings: 4
    Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon light cooking oil
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
    • 1 tablespoon curry paste (red or yellow)
    • 1 small onion thinly sliced
    • 1 cup boneless chicken/tofu cubed
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 3 cups chicken/vegetable stock
    • 1 stalk lemongrass bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
    • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
    • 1 lb noodles of choice
    • 2 cups chopped bok choy
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • fresh coriander leaves for garnish
    • finely chopped chillies for garnish
    • lemon wedges for garnish

    Instructions

    • Heat oil in a deep pan, and sauté garlic and curry paste till fragrant. Add in onions and chicken/tofu, and saute till lightly browned.
    • Add in coconut milk, stock and lemongrass, and let it come to a boil on low heat. 
    • Add in mushrooms and noodles, and cook covered till noodles are tender and done. Stir in bok choy, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
    • Season with salt and pepper, add garnish with coriander leaves, chillies and a dash of lemon juice. Ladle in large bowls and serve piping hot.

    This post was originally published in March 2008 and has been recently updated.

    If you enjoyed this recipe, then you will surely love my Thai Curry Noodle Soup with Tofu & Veggies recipe as well.

    Tried this recipe? Leave a Comment and let me know, also Rate it by clicking the number of stars on the recipe card. Want to share your version with me? Tag me on Instagram @hookedonheat

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    Filed Under: 30-Minutes or Less!, Gluten-free, Recent Posts, Recipes: Chicken/Turkey, Recipes: Paneer/Tofu, Recipes: Pasta/Noodles, Vegetarian

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    Comments

    1. Archana Baikadi says

      February 07, 2016 at 1:25 am

      5 stars
      Very nice recipe and thanks for sharing it.

      Reply
    2. ritu sharma says

      January 19, 2016 at 3:22 am

      5 stars
      hi I am vegetarian and would love to make it with tofu, this recipe looks really amazing and I am definitely going to try it.

      Reply
    3. Myra says

      January 06, 2009 at 6:54 am

      5 stars
      OMG this looks DIVINE Merci!!!!
      Myra

      Reply
    4. Tarah says

      May 02, 2008 at 9:33 pm

      5 stars
      Wonderful photos! Looks fantastic!

      Reply
    5. Kim says

      April 23, 2008 at 5:34 pm

      I tried this last night after reading all of the reviews because I had to stay really late at work. I am sad 🙁 I really wanted to like this. I used Thai green curry paste and I also omitted the lemongrass because I didn't have any. I also added broccoli instead of bok choy because my husband hates the texture of bok choy. The noodles were overcooked too, which was my fault for letting them sit that last 5 minutes. I am a good cook and was surprized at how bad this easy recipe turned out. My husband thanked me for my effort, but we threw it out and made one of the kids mac and cheese boxes 😉 Expensive mistake! Help! I am wondering if the lemongrass really makes that much of a difference?

      Reply
      • Meena says

        April 24, 2008 at 10:28 am

        I'm sorry it turned out so bad for you Kim. The lemongrass does add a nice lemony zest of flavour to the soup, and with green curry paste, it would go extremely well. It may also depend on how much curry paste you used - because green curry is slightly more pungent and robust in flavour as compared to yellow curry paste, you may want to try adding a little less of it next time. There's really not so much I can say here, other than play around with the flavours a few times to find a combination that you'll enjoy. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    6. rooney says

      April 21, 2008 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      I love your site, having just discovered it a month or two ago. Am having a great time going through the archives. Perhaps this is a dumb question, but what kind of noodles do you use that can cook in five minutes but retain some substance?

      Reply
      • Meena says

        April 21, 2008 at 10:30 am

        Thanks Rooney, it's great to hear you're loving my recipes! Almost all the noodles you find nowadays can be cooked within 2-5 minutes. Be it rice noodles, instant ramen or sometimes even spaghetti, they may all require simply a couple of minutes in boiling water to get done. For a quicker fix, I love using fresh noodles from the grocery store that need merely a few seconds under running water to separate them. Just make sure you read the instructions on the pack carefully and follow them accordingly. Hope that helps!

        Reply
    7. Kim says

      April 03, 2008 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      Hi. This looks delicious. There is no measurement for the mushrooms, though. How many and of what type?

      Thanks, and I love the book club idea, too 🙂

      Kim

      Reply
      • Meena says

        April 03, 2008 at 10:30 am

        Hi Kim! Since this is quite the create-as-you-go kinda dish, feel free to add in any kind of mushrooms you fancy. I personally love shitake, button or oyster ones, but I'm sure any other would taste great as well. I mentioned 1 cup of sliced mushrooms in the ingredients list, which ideally would depend on the kind of mushrooms you use.

        Reply
    8. Mark says

      April 01, 2008 at 11:14 am

      This looks really good! Can I use curry powder in place of curry paste?

      Reply
    9. arundati says

      March 19, 2008 at 8:20 am

      5 stars
      come here after a long time....and I've missed so much....the bowl looks so beautiful....temptation and nutrition in one!! that's a killer combo!!

      Reply
    10. tigerfish says

      March 17, 2008 at 5:38 am

      5 stars
      That bowl of curry noodle looks like the SE Asian (S'pore, Malaysian) Laksa!

      Reply
    11. argus says

      March 13, 2008 at 10:43 am

      5 stars
      This is truly inspirational! Thanks. I think I'll organise a curry mee party soon with two or three different kinds of noodles.

      Reply
      • Meena says

        March 14, 2008 at 10:32 am

        Ooh, that's a superb idea Argus! I love hosting curry parties! I usually make about 2-3 different kinds and set up a buffet with loads of toppings. The guests serve themselves, creating their own signature blends, and I'm happy to just sit back and watch everyone guzzle it down! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Karen says

      March 11, 2008 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      What a beautiful looking bowl of curry! I would love to dig into that.
      Definitely surpasses the everyday 30-minute meal.

      Reply
    13. meeso says

      March 10, 2008 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      This is a must try, after reading through the ingredients I knew I wanted a bowl full!

      Reply
    14. Heena says

      March 10, 2008 at 12:09 am

      5 stars
      Wow! the picture is so good.. and I am sure the food as well. Will try it soon.

      Reply
    15. Motown says

      March 09, 2008 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Meena, my first visit to your site. I really like the layout and your great narrative that brings the recipes to life. Food should never be laid out in clinical isolation! Thanks!

      Reply
    16. Zlamushka says

      March 09, 2008 at 1:30 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing picture. This is my first time here and i am pleasantly surprised. Love the freshness of the picture 🙂

      Reply
    17. Arundathi says

      March 08, 2008 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      Hey - just made a tofu version and a chicken version (since I'm veggie and my husband's not). Both were fabulous! we're eating it right now! thanks for the recipe! I substituted cabbage for the bok choy and added baby corn.

      Reply
    18. Arundathi says

      March 07, 2008 at 9:26 pm

      5 stars
      That looks fabulous. I'm a huge huge fan of curry noodles. My favorites are the ones at Zao's Noodle Bar in California (not sure if its a country-wide chain). Anyhoo - thanks so much - I'm gonna have to try this. Not sure if we get Bok Choy here, but maybe will substitute spinach...and add some babycorn. Mmmm. Gonna get started. Thanks!

      Reply
    19. revathi says

      March 05, 2008 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      Oh forgot to mention - U look so bubbly from that foto. Glad to associate a face to the blog and the name!

      Reply
    20. revathi says

      March 05, 2008 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      The bowl looks so delish and healthy - As much as I hate her adjectives about cumin being smoky and earthy and the way she butchers Indian cooking ( if at all attempted at ) - she is hard to ignore. I actually fell in love with her magazine - it has a lot of recipes worth trying -

      Reply
    21. alpa says

      March 05, 2008 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      that woman gets too much airtime to be ignored I suppose, lol.. but with that snap, I may just start watching her again... amazing colours. I make mine in a similar fashion but with more veggies, no meat and very few noodles... I hate low carb 🙁

      Reply
    22. Happy Cook says

      March 05, 2008 at 9:11 am

      5 stars
      Yummy It looks so delicious. I would much more preferd to jump to the bowl and eat them than jump tp the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    23. Nags says

      March 05, 2008 at 1:55 am

      5 stars
      that's such a lovely pic and healthy looking dish 🙂

      Reply
    24. Suganya says

      March 04, 2008 at 11:43 pm

      5 stars
      This bowl has everything - color, taste and texture. I am gonna try this with tofu.

      Reply
    25. Mansi says

      March 04, 2008 at 6:00 pm

      5 stars
      RR may not be a born chef, but she does have a way with words, and yes, her ideas for quick meals are definitely great! the soup looks nice Meena:)

      Reply
    26. Nithu says

      March 04, 2008 at 5:09 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds good. Looks yumm...

      Reply
    27. Namratha says

      March 04, 2008 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      Nothing like a perfect bowl of hearty comforting soup to calm you down and get you back into the life energized! Ohh I love her GB idea too, sure does save a ton of time!! Glad she brought you back on track 🙂

      Reply
    28. Meeta says

      March 04, 2008 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      Now that is a colorful bowl of curry noodle. It looks spectacular and perfect for the cold dreary days. Thanks so much for the entry!

      Reply
    29. Smita says

      March 04, 2008 at 2:50 pm

      5 stars
      Damn your fabulous picture woman, you have me rooting for RR!!

      🙂

      Smita

      Reply

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