Zesty Spicy Thai Noodle Soup Recipe for Soul-Warming Joy - Dave's Grill

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas (optional)
• 8 ounces (226 grams) rice noodles (or your choice of noodles)
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 12 tablespoons red curry paste (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional, for authentic flavor)
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
• 1 can (14 ounces/414 milliliters) coconut milk (full-fat for richness)
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• Fresh cilantro or Thai basil
• Sliced green onions
• Lime wedges
• Crushed peanuts or cashews
• Sriracha or chili flakes for extra heat