I halved the portions to try it out first. Love this recipe and the base allows for such versatility. Made this for the 3rd time and with a few small tweaks, for me it’s the most delicious Thai curry I have ever tasted. Also added in cumin! It’s spicy, which I like! I LOVE it! My challenge is to cook food that we all enjoy. 2) Add Coconut milk at the same time as fish sauce, this way it will not crumble up. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Or add at the very end because it literally Absorbs all the broth. “Fat Free” Coconut Creamer ( Dairy Case) To try it. Everyone wanted the recipe!! Amount is based on available nutrient data. Thank you for your feedback! I think I’ll definitely do shrimp next time though, but frankly I could do just the broth and be totally happy with this recipe—amazing flavours! If you reserve one (tea)cup of this recipe then your child would have enough. Maybe having it sit for a day will enhance the flavors… which usually is the case with most soups. Time #1, followed recipe exactly – the soup itself was amazing, however, we found the noodles “got in the way.”   I love Thai Kitchen but if you can get to an Asian market, Mae Ploy is also really great. I also cooked the noodles separately. this recipe has three table spoons curry paste, a can of coconut milk, and six cups of broth. I really really really wanted to love this soup. Can anyone give suggestions? So delish! We made this for dinner tonight and it was delightful! I really enjoyed the slight tang of the lime juice in the broth. But if you get a chance to try it, please let me know how it turns out! (This is optional). I’ve sent this recipe to all my friends. I cannot wait to try this – I just bought red curry paste, coconut milk and ginger. I also leave out the cilantro (or coriander as we call it in the UK) as I can’t stand the stuff. So full of flavor and so easy to prepare. It added a little extra to it and made it extra spicy. Everyone wants the recipe. I used 1 tablespoon of the chile paste to make it kind friendly!!! Add garlic, bell pepper and onion. It took me a long time as the chicken breats had bone in. old, who only eats” panda “..#gross! I tried to take a picture but quickly realized food photography is not as easy as this blog makes it look! You could but it wouldnt taste the same. Thank you, Amazing! Curry w/vermicelli is my favorite thing in the world. I was worried about it being bland because of some comments but we did not find it so. And if anyone is doing WW Freestyle, this is 7 points per serving. I was a little uncertain how many noodles should be added, so I added 4 oz. This is the greatest Thai curry soup recipe! Next time we are thinking about cutting back on the chicken broth a bit and just putting it over rice. Again, my apologies for what appears to be a silly question … I looked through the comments but didn’t see anyone else ask it. Come join me in my culinary adventures where we'll be using simple, fresh ingredients and transforming them into sophisticated and elegant meals for the everyday home cook. Really, give this a try. Get well soon! Adding additional curry paste would be perfect! I will make again and again. Can you make this in a slow cooker? This was really yummy! I’ve never made anything like this so I wasn’t too sure what to expect. . This soup was delicious! It’s all about personal preference. A yellow curry is a great idea, we’ll keep it in mind . Can’t wait to make this soup next week. . I hope you have found a fat free brand – please share! another winner! What am I doing wrong? Looking forward to making again with a thin noodle! I love Thai food and this is very easy to make! Could you substitute Almond for Coconut milk in this or what would you reccomend? (If you try this, make SURE it is food-grade EO!) Can the noodles sit in the soup mixture on a low setting to keep warm for a couple of hours? Awesome Rachel, thank you for sharing with us! Agreed. I made the same mistake now its made like a spaghetti instead of a soup it is still delicious though. Will the fish still be required if there is no meat in this recipe? Just had this for dinner tonight. My first time cooking with Rice Noodles, so that was exciting too. I added extra veggies and a bit more red curry but that’s just because I like spicy. I can’t wait to try!! Add comma separated list of ingredients to include in recipe. My son, who had never had Thai food loved it. Highly recommend. So flavorful and delicious! But please let me know how it turns out if you give it a try! But unfortunately, without further recipe testing, I cannot answer with certainty. I will add a bit more curry paste to the leftover for a bit more zing. And the lime juice was a tasty touch! I just made a run to the supermarket I’ve made this soup so many times. Add chicken and mix well. Made curry turkey burgers with it and it wasn’t the same Asian curry flavor at all. : (. I ADORE it just as it is, but I thing I will give it a try with shrimp next time! Do I use precooked rice noodles or uncooked? I’ve been cooking for 50 years and have hundreds of cookbooks but I an always looking for new things. Even the picky kid eaters. This is a repeat performer in my house! Love your website! Remove from heat; stir in green onions, cilantro, basil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Because there are 7 in our household and every time i make it its NONE left. I would more aptly do it in the winter months next time. I’m not a big fan of bell peppers (a problem that arises frequently when I go out for Thai… As you can imagine) so I used half of one. Has anyone done that? Side note, might be too spicy for some with added paste and less stock but was perfect for us! This was very good. I had to 1/2 the fish sauce due to dietary restrictions on sodium and not knowing a suitable alternative. My husband, who isn’t a big fan of any curry dish, loved it!! Since I had Italian and Thai basil in the garden, used both. For the rice noodles, would I be using 4 oz total or 8 oz? Or perhaps some red chilli powder? I decreased the chicken broth to 4c, added tofu instead of chicken,  and added a couple of Thai peppers for some added heat! Chicken, scallops or mushrooms are a great alternative to the prawns. Never tried making it with noodles  before but after doing so I found a new favorite way of making it. Thank you SO MUCH for a keeper recipe that will be made at LEAST bi-monthly!! I will definitely make this again! Is that an ok substitution? Or add them once you thaw and reheat? Time #2, tried cooking the chicken ahead of time in the croxkpot, with the broth and coconut milk, intending to saute the peppers and onions and curry paste right before serving – guess what! This is the best homemade anything I have ever made! My all time favorite red curry soup recipe. Just made this, and it’s a hit with the roommates! It was delicious, and the spice is definitely breaking up congestion and making my nose run. The Thai Basil will give more of that licorice like taste that some people really don’t like. Delicious soup easy to follow recipe…I added lemongrass, to the broth, cause I love it and Sambal Ooelek for heat, but this proved to be very easy to make and our family loved it! Love it in my way. I have made this soup twice now and will make it again and again!