Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Spicy Thai Curry Veggie Noodle Soup

Spicy Thai Curry Veggie Noodle Soup
I love soup regardless of the weather, but some soups do taste better when it is cool. And this week has been cool. Almost fall like, the wind has been blowing and it has been overcast. The sun was not able to break through the clouds all day today. What better way to celebrate the seasonal change than a steamy spicy creamy broth soup brimming with noodles, veggies and fresh herbs.

Overcast day, boardwalk in the wetlands behind the town commons building
Living in a small town has many benefits, but along with the good there can be pitfalls as well. Access to medical and dental services being one of the biggest. Here in Yachats, we are fortunate enough to have a video store that also carries organic produce and organic spices, herbs, grains and salts (they actually sell 15 different kinds). This is where I purchase many of my curries and spices.

Ya Hots Video Store
Today’s recipe is from the “Pure Delicious”, cookbook by Heather Christo. This same soup is also posted on her blog. I followed the instructions very closely but added a little more spice and some veggies.
yield: 4-6 servingsprint recipe

Spicy Thai Curry Vegetable Soup

prep time: 15 MINScook time: 25 MINStotal time: 40 mins
A rich creamy spicy broth brimming with veggies, noodles and herbs. Perfect for lunch or dinner.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 ounces Rice stick noodles
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger
  • 2 tablespoons Red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
  • 4 cups Vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 small Zucchini, cut into strips
  • 3 small Carrot, cut into strips
  • 3 cups Coconut milk unsweetened
  • 1 hand full Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 hand full Thai or regular Basil
  • 1 small Red Fresno chili sliced

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Bring a large salted pot of water to boil. Add noodles and boil for 3 minutes. (check package, depends on what type and thickness of noodles used). Drain and rinse noodles. Set aside.
  2. Place garlic, ginger and red curry paste into food processor, add coconut oil. Pulse to combine, mix well.
  3. In a large soup pot over medium heat sauté ginger, garlic and red pepper paste for 1 to 2 minutes. Add broth to deglaze pot. Add coconut milk and veggies, then let simmer; about 5 minutes.
  4. Add noodles, let ingredients simmer together another few minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro and basil. Add red pepper. Serve with Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce. Enjoy!


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Mysavoryspoon was first started in 2010 as a way to journal recipes that I had collected from cookbooks, magazines, family and friends. Most everything was savory, using legumes and whole grains. Along the way I discovered a love for baking. Now a couple times a month you might see some type of sweet pie or treat.

56 comments:

  1. I think it's lovely that your local video store sells produce as well. And this soup looks divine 😀

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    1. Kind of crazy right, not too many of those around any more. Thanks Tandy!

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  2. I wish I was holding one of your delicious noodle bowls!

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  3. I have been craving thai curry noodles the last few days, and I haven’t made them. And these veggie noodles look absolutely awesome. I need them in my life.

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  4. Love flavorful soups like this! And any soup with noodles gets my attention. Great combo of flavors -- this will be perfect for the weather we'll be having in about a month. Thanks!

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    1. Thanks John, this week has been a cool one for us. Take care!

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  5. CHERI: I'm with you. I love soup any season. This looks delicious. And wow, a video store! We haven't had one in our town for years! I love that they also supply organic ingredients for your cooking. Well done! D

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    1. I know kind of crazy right? but they have some pretty obscure stuff, hope you are having a great week, thanks Dena!

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  6. What a delicious looking soup. The weather is still hot and dry here, but all too soon I'll be dragging out the stock pot. This will be one of the first soups to grace my fall table. Thanks for the recipe.

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    1. Thanks Karen, hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

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  7. This looks so delicious, Cheri! I have never made or eaten anything like this before. I would love to try it. I will have to do so when my husband is out of town though, as he hates anything with coconut in it. I am pinning to make the next time he is gone (and when it gets a little cooler here)! :)

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    1. Hi Shari, we are not big coconut people but we loved this, take care!

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  8. I eat soup all year round and I love the looks of this with the veggie noodles!

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  9. I eat soup all year round and I love the looks of this with the veggie noodles!

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  10. This looks incredible, Cheri! I love Thai food and noodle soups are pure comfort food to me. All the varying flavors just work so well together, don't they...and it just wakes up your appetite and metabolism. : )

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    1. You said it so much better than I did Monica, yes on everything. Thanks!!

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  11. Wow Cheri - this looks delicious. The color is wonderful. I would add more spice too and soup is great any day, any time!

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    1. Thanks Tricia, soup is great anytime. Hope you are having a great week-end.

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  12. We've had some cool, rainy days, too. Very unusual for August, but they put me in the mood for comfort food. Your soup sounds incredible!!

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    1. Unusual weather seems to be every where this year. Makes growing and planning more eventful. Thanks for stopping by Liz.

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  13. I love thai food. This soup looks beautiful and the recipe sounds so flavorful!

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  14. Oh my, I envy your cooler weather trend..I'm not a huge soup fan but I do love ramen...And your Thai rendition of the dish looks uber-delicious! #yummy!

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    1. Ramen is new to me but I absolutely love it. Thanks Kim.

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  15. I love your video store! Dinner AND a movie!

    The soup looks absolutely delicious - I need to make another batch of red curry paste soon so I can try this.

    Your cool gray weather looks refreshing, although this monsoon season in Tucson has been wonderful. Every morning is cool, and the desert loves all the rain!

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    1. Wow David, you make your own curry paste, I bet it is delicious. Dinner and a movie, lol!!! wish I would of thought of that. Thanks!

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  16. I like spicy when it's hot outside and this yummy looking/sounding dish fits with my current eating plan perfectly. We are expecting Temps around 90 for the next few days 🌞

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    1. Hi Mindy, just got back from Seattle and it was hotter than a pistol. Hoping for cooler weather. I love spicy too when it's hot outside, too funny.

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  17. This soup looks delicious. It's been foggy and cool here in Santa Cruz, just perfect for soup.

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    1. Just got back into town last night, it is foggy and cool here as well. Thanks for stopping by Gerlinde.

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  18. I love thai curry of any kind! This soup sounds just perfect!

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  19. This is my kind of soup. I'll just wait for the heat to subside, then I'm gonna give it a go!

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  20. What a great place to buy your ingredients! This is the perfect late summer dish.

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  21. I like soup no matter the season as well. This in particular sounds so flavorful and healthy - just my kind of dinner.

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    1. Thanks Laura, appreciate you stopping by. Take care, C

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  22. Great photos of your soup, Cheri. Making my mouth water. Love recipes like this...have saved it already.

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    1. AAAwww, thanks Barbara, take care and have a nice holiday week-end.

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  23. It's been raining cats and dogs here! I would love to have a bowl of that noodle soup right now. Looks really good, Cheri!

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    1. We have had crazy weather here too, one day it's raining the next it's crazy warm. Thanks Marcelle!

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  24. Ok....LOVE the new recipe plug-in...LOVE the fact that you can buy spices at the video store, hahaha...LOVE this healthy delicious recipe ...and ADORE your photos!! Holy moly, Cheri, this is some serious gorgeousness. Well done! *applauding loudly*

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  25. Your video store reminds me of some of the Indian grocery stores here in the US, they also have an extensive video section for Bollywood movies! I always thought that was funny but I guess it's convenient!
    I'm one of those people who love soup regardless of the season! My children don't seem to mind and my son downright enjoys soup in the summer, but he also wear hoodies in 100 degree weather and shorts when it's below freezing...
    This is soup sounds lovely.. A bit like laksa with the curry paste, noodles and vegetables. My favourite things and flavourings!

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  26. It must be cooling down, because I've made two soups in the past few days! Yours looks lovely.

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  27. What a delicious sounding soup! I've been wanting to try a recipe from Heather's book, so I'm so glad you shared it :)

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  28. Veggie noodle soup is probably one of my favorite foods so I was excited to see your Thai Curry take on it! As expected, this looks amazing! Definitely on my must make list!

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  30. Delightful that you pop by my blog and left me a nice comment. I am planning to make a Thai curry noodle dish soon too!

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  31. It's beautiful!
    I live in a small town too..shopping is accessible due to a town nearby that boomed..but specialists..all in Montreal..not next door..:(

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