Thai Meatball Noodle Soup
This flavorful Thai Meatball Noodle Soup combines fragrant herbs and spices with tender meatballs and rice noodles in a rich broth. It's a comforting dish perfect for any time of the year.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 skillet
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork Can substitute with ground chicken or turkey.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili paste Increase for more spice.
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 200 grams rice noodles
- 2 cups bok choy, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice For the soup.
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Sliced red chili for garnish (optional) For extra heat.
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, grated ginger, cilantro, fish sauce, lime juice, chili paste, sugar, and salt. Mix well until fully combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the chicken broth, coconut milk, and red curry paste. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes). Transfer them into the pot with the broth.
- Add the rice noodles, bok choy, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes, until the noodles are tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
- Stir in the lime juice and taste for seasoning, adding more salt or lime juice if desired.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and sliced red chili if you want extra heat.
Notes
You can substitute ground pork with ground chicken or turkey if preferred.
Feel free to add other vegetables, such as mushrooms or carrots, based on your preferences.
To make the soup spicier, increase the amount of chili paste or add fresh chilies in the soup.