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Creamy Thai Style Coconut Bacon Noodle Soup

A creamy and flavorful Thai-inspired soup featuring coconut milk, crispy bacon, and noodles for a comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 slices of thick-cut bacon, chopped
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 8 oz rice noodles
  • 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
  2. Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and broth, then add sliced bell pepper and mushrooms. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions and drain.
  6. Add the cooked noodles and crispy bacon back to the pot. Stir in fish sauce and lime juice, then season with salt and pepper.
  7. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to combine flavors. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

For a vegetarian version, substitute bacon with smoked tofu and use vegetable broth.

  • Author: Chef Stella
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Soup
  • Cuisine: Thai

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 15g