Thai Curry Meatball Soup Aromatic Coconut Dream

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) ground pork (or chicken or turkey)
• 1/4 cup (30g) panko breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (Nam Pla)
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup (15g) chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 4 cups (950ml) chicken broth (low sodium)
• 1 (13.5 ounce / 400ml) can full-fat coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons red curry paste (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (Nam Pla)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
• 1 (14 ounce/ 400g) can of chopped tomatoes
• 8 ounces (225g) rice noodles, cooked according to package directions
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• Lime wedges
• Sliced green onions
• Red pepper flakes (optional)