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Thai Meatball Noodle Soup Recipe

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This Thai Meatball Noodle Soup is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender pork meatballs simmered in a rich coconut milk and red curry broth, served with rice noodles and fresh vegetables. It balances spicy, tangy, and savory flavors, perfect for a warming meal.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground pork (can substitute with ground chicken or turkey)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste (increase for more spice)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)

Soup

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 200 grams rice noodles
  • 2 cups bok choy, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice (for the soup)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
  • Sliced red chili for garnish (optional, for extra heat)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meatball mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine ground pork, minced garlic, grated ginger, finely chopped cilantro, fish sauce, lime juice, chili paste, sugar, and salt. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  2. Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set them aside on a plate to prepare for cooking.
  3. Simmer the broth: Heat a large pot over medium heat, add the chicken broth, coconut milk, and red curry paste. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Cook the meatballs: In a separate skillet over medium heat, add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, approximately 5 minutes. Once browned, transfer the meatballs into the simmering broth pot.
  5. Add noodles and vegetables: Add the rice noodles, chopped bok choy, and sliced bell pepper to the pot with meatballs. Continue cooking for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the meatballs are fully cooked through.
  6. Season the soup: Stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning by adding more salt or lime juice as preferred to balance flavors.
  7. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and sliced red chili for extra heat if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Ground chicken or turkey can be substituted for pork to reduce fat content.
  • Adjust chili paste amount to control spice level according to your preference.
  • Rice noodles cook quickly; monitor to avoid overcooking and becoming mushy.
  • Fresh herbs like cilantro enhance the flavor profile but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • For extra richness, use full-fat coconut milk.

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