12oz / 300gfirm tofu diced into cubes (you can also use chicken or shrimp)
4heaped tablespoonsThai red curry paste
1cancoconut milk
7ozrice vermicelli noodles
4garlic cloves diced
1-2inches fresh ginger diced
2cupsvegetable broth (low sodium)
2cupswater
1mediumcarrot sliced
1mediumzucchini sliced
4.5ozbroccoli sliced into florets - approx 1.5 cups
4.5ozcauliflower sliced into florets - approx 1.5 cups
1lime
1handful fresh basil leaves
1tablespoonextra virgin olive oil
Optional sliced red chili pepper if you like it extra spicy
Garnish (optional)
Fresh cilantro/coriander, basil leaves, lime wedges, sliced green onions
Instructions
In a large pot, add the olive oil, garlic and ginger. Sauté on a low heat for a few minutes until lightly golden
Add the red curry paste and sauté for 3-5 minutes until fragrant over medium heat, continuing to stir through which releases all the aromatics
Pour in the coconut milk, vegetable stock and 2 cups of water. Add a pinch of salt and squeeze in ½ the lime juice. Place the lid on and allow to simmer for 15 minutes to develop the rich broth
Add the tofu cubes, vegetables, a handful of basil leaves and cook for approximately 5 minutes until the vegetables are cooked to your liking. They should still have a slight crunch and not be mushyTaste the broth and season if needed, note if you prefer it more spicy you can optionally add the extra red chili pepper
Add the rice noodles to a large bowl and pour over boiling water, ensuring all the noodles are submerged. Allow to cook as per package instructions (usually takes 4 minutes). Then drain and set aside
To serve, place rice noodles in your serving bowls then add ladles of the soup and ingredients. Garnish with basil leaves, cilantro, with a squeeze of lime and enjoy your delicious bowl of Thai Red Curry Soup!
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