How to Make Thai Red Curry Tofu Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its vibrant flavors, fragrant spices, and comforting soups. One popular Thai dish that perfectly encapsulates these qualities is the Thai Red Curry Tofu Soup.

This soup is a perfect blend of rich, creamy coconut milk, fiery red curry paste, and a medley of fresh vegetables. The addition of tofu adds a satisfying chewiness to the soup, making it a complete and hearty dish that can be enjoyed as a standalone meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (1 inch) piece galangal
  • 2 stalks lemon grass, bruised and chopped
  • 5 makrut lime leaves, torn in half
  • ½ teaspoon Thai red curry paste
  • 1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • ½ cup stemmed and sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • ½ cup sliced button mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 ½ tablespoons brown sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 4 ounces dry rice stick noodles
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4

  • Bring coconut milk, broth, galangal, lemon grass, and lime leaves to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat. Simmer for 15 minutes, but do not allow broth to come to a full boil.
  • Strain the broth and discard the solids. Whisk in red curry paste, then add tofu, shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, lime juice, brown sugar, and turmeric to the soup. Continue simmering until mushrooms have softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rice stick noodles, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until tender; drain. Place drained noodles into individual bowls, then ladle soup over the noodles. Garnish with crushed red pepper flakes.
  • Nutrition

    434 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Sodium: 269mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 352mg
    • Iron: 10mg
    • Potassium: 463mg