Description
A warm and comforting spicy chicken soup filled with vibrant flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
- 14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
- 4 to 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
- 3 to 4 oz dry rice noodles
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh thyme
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- If using raw chicken, bake, grill, or boil until fully cooked. Shred or dice into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the finely chopped shallots, carrots, and minced garlic, sautéing for about 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Stir in the diced red bell pepper, freshly grated ginger, and chopped jalapeño, cooking for another 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the 14 oz can of crushed tomatoes, 4 to 5 cups of chicken broth, and 13.5 oz can of full-fat coconut milk.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in the 2 cups of shredded chicken and add the 3 to 4 oz of dry rice noodles.
- Simmer over low heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until the noodles are soft.
- Remove from heat and ladle into bowls.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, fresh thyme, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, swap chicken for hearty vegetables or plant-based proteins. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days or freeze for up to three months without noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, spicy chicken soup, comfort food, family recipe, one-pot meal
