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Thai Chicken Noodle Soup for Two

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Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Jun 27, 2019
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Inspired by the classic Thai soup tom kha gai, this weeknight hack starts with a can of Progresso™ chicken noodle soup and finishes with homey and bright flavor in just 15 minutes. A dash of coconut milk makes it thick and creamy, while chile paste and fish sauce give it that authentic Thai flavor. Squeeze a fresh lime on top, and get ready to take your taste buds on a journey.

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup for Two

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 15 min
  • Servings 2
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot
  • 1 can (19 oz) Progresso™ traditional chicken noodle soup
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk (from 13.66-oz can) (not cream of coconut)
  • 1 teaspoon sambal oelek chile paste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
  • Lime wedges

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and gingerroot; sauté 30 to 40 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir in soup, coconut milk and chile paste. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to simmering, and cook 1 to 2 minutes or until heated through and slightly thickened. Stir in lime juice, brown sugar and fish sauce.
  • Step 
    3
    Serve with cilantro, green onion and lime wedges.

Nutrition

290 Calories
18g Total Fat
9g Protein
23g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/3 Cups
Calories
290
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18g
27%
Saturated Fat
12g
60%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Sodium
970mg
40%
Potassium
550mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
23g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Sugars
6g
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
30%
30%
Vitamin C
4%
4%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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