Khao Soi Soup
Khao Soi Soup features rich coconut broth infused with red curry, garlic, and shallots, layered with tender chicken and a bright splash of lime and fish sauce. Soft rice noodles mingle in the soup while a handful are fried crisp for a crunchy topping, finished with pickled mustard greens, cilantro, and chiles. It’s a warming, aromatic bowl ideal for cozy dinners or sharing with friends.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Khao Soi Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 37
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the chopped shallots and the garlic until the garlic just begins to turn golden, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the red curry paste and the curry powder; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the coconut milk, water, chicken, and sea salt; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer the soup.
- 2
Stir the fish sauce, sugar, and lime juice into the soup and simmer until heated through, about 10 minutes more.
- 3
Heat 1/2 cup oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; fry the Thai chile peppers until browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer the chile peppers to the soup, keeping the oil in the skillet. Fry the quartered shallots and the bok choy in the hot oil until browned, 2 to 4 minutes; transfer to the soup and keep the oil in the skillet.
- 4
Put the noodles in a large bowl and cover with hot water. Let stand until the noodles are softened, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse well. Add 3/4 of the noodles to the soup. Fry the remaining rice noodles in the hot oil until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 5
Divide the soup among 6 bowls and top with the fried noodles, pickled cabbage, cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Calories 452.58 kcal High 23%
- Protein 18.03 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 69.8 g 25%
- Total Fat 10.37 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 4.15 g High 21%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 61.15 mg High 20%
- Sodium 1109.36 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 3.66 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 18.38 g --
- Added Sugars 3.31 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 361.39 mg Good Source 28%
- Iron 0.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 387.77 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 36.5 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 32.6 mg Good Source 36%
- Vitamin D 1.68 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Khao Soi Soup is a Thai dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bok Choy, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, and Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 452.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Khao Soi Soup?
- It is a Thai soup recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Khao Soi Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bok Choy, Coconut Milk, Curry Powder, Diced Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Dried Chile Peppers. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Khao Soi Soup?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Khao Soi Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 30 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 452.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Khao Soi Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Khao Soi Soup healthy?
- Khao Soi Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 452.58 calories and 18.03 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1109.36 mg (48% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.15 g (21% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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