Singapore-Style Chicken & Noodle Soup

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In this healthy curry laksa, a popular Southeast Asian noodle soup, chicken, coconut milk, tomatoes and tons of warm spices make this a flavorful favorite. While there are a lot of ingredients, the leftover soup is even better the next day for lunch.

By
Bruce Aidells
Bruce Aidells
Bruce Aidells

With 40 years of teaching, writing, and producing award winning recipes and sausages, Bruce Aidells is an American expert on sausage. In addition, his knowledge of American regional cooking has led him to write hundreds of published recipes that showcase the bounty of American ethnic and regional cooking, as well as grilling and charcuterie.

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Cook Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
Nutrition Profile:
Dairy-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High-Protein Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped onions

  • 2 small red or green chiles (such as serrano or jalapeño), seeded and diced

  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • ¼ cup macadamia nuts

  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce

  • 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon curry powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon ground or crushed fennel seed

  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil

  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed

  • 1 (14 ounce) can "lite" coconut milk

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, or to taste

  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 cup diced tomatoes or 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

  • 1 (7 ounce) package mung bean sprouts (about 3 cups)

  • 8 ounces bean thread noodles (see Tip)

  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, thinly sliced

  • 6 scallions, thinly sliced

  • ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro

  • Sriracha or other hot sauce for serving

  • Lime wedges for serving

Directions

  1. Put onions, chiles, ginger, garlic, nuts, fish sauce, brown sugar, coriander, cumin, curry powder, turmeric, fennel and pepper in a blender. Puree until the mixture forms a paste.

  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Using a spatula, scrape in the paste and cook, stirring, until it starts to color, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broth (or stock) and chicken and bring to a simmer. Simmer, turning the chicken once or twice, for 10 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, lime juice and soy sauce and simmer for 5 minutes more.

  3. Remove the chicken and shred into bite-size pieces with two forks. Add tofu, tomatoes and bean sprouts to the soup and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the shredded chicken.

  4. Meanwhile, prepare noodles according to package directions.

  5. To serve, divide the noodles among 8 soup bowls. Ladle soup over them and top with egg slices, scallions and cilantro. Serve with hot sauce and lime wedges, if desired.

Tip

Look for bean thread noodles, sometimes labeled vermicelli, mung bean or cellophane noodles, in the Asian section of large supermarkets or at an Asian market. Prepare according to package directions and rinse well to prevent sticking.

To make ahead

Cover and refrigerate the noodles, soup and toppings in separate containers for up to 2 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, Soup Cookbook

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

412 Calories
17g Fat
42g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 2/3 cup soup and 3/4 cup noodles
Calories 412
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 6g
Added Sugars 1g 2%
Protein 26g 52%
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 101mg 34%
Vitamin A 499IU 10%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Folate 55mcg 14%
Sodium 714mg 31%
Calcium 173mg 13%
Iron 4mg 21%
Magnesium 57mg 14%
Potassium 585mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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