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Creamy Chicken and Ramen Soup with Thai Coconut Broth

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This creamy chicken and ramen soup features a Thai-inspired coconut broth, tender chicken, and springy noodles for a comforting, flavorful meal that comes together quickly. It’s perfect for cozy dinners, family gatherings, or when you crave a warm, exotic hug in a bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 stalks lemongrass, tough outer layers removed, finely sliced (or 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste)
  • 1–2 Thai red chilies, finely chopped (optional)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk (full-fat)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 packs ramen noodles (about 6 oz total, discard seasoning packets)
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup scallions, sliced thin
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots (optional)
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper (optional)
  • Toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat oil over medium in a large soup pot. Add onion, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and chilies. Sauté until fragrant and soft, about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in chicken broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Taste and adjust salt or fish sauce as needed.
  3. Stir in shredded chicken and simmer for another 3 minutes, just until heated through.
  4. Add ramen noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until just tender. Stir gently so noodles don’t clump.
  5. Sample the broth and adjust lime juice, fish sauce, or soy sauce for balance. Thin with more broth or water if needed.
  6. Prepare garnishes: slice scallions, chop cilantro, rinse bean sprouts, and wedge the lime. Lay out carrots, bell pepper, and sesame seeds if using.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sprouts, cilantro, scallions, carrots, bell pepper, and sesame seeds. Squeeze a wedge of lime over each bowl.

Notes

For gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free ramen or rice noodles. Add extra veggies like spinach or mushrooms for more nutrition. Cook noodles separately if planning for leftovers to avoid sogginess. Avoid boiling coconut milk to prevent splitting. Adjust spice level with chilies or sriracha. The broth freezes well without noodles.

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Keywords: chicken ramen soup, Thai coconut broth, creamy soup, easy soup recipe, comfort food, family dinner, gluten-free option, dairy-free, weeknight meal, Asian soup

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