Thai Chicken Noodle Soup for Two

Name: Thai Chicken Noodle Soup for Two
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Thai
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

2 Ratings

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Kitchen Tested

Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Servings 2

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. MORE+ LESS-

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated June 27, 2019

Ingredients

teaspoon olive oil or vegetable oil

1/2

teaspoon finely chopped garlic

1/2

teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot

can (19 oz) Progresso™ traditional chicken noodle soup

1/2

cup unsweetened coconut milk (from 13.66-oz can) (not cream of coconut)

teaspoon sambal oelek chile paste

tablespoon fresh lime juice

teaspoon packed brown sugar

1/2

teaspoon fish sauce

tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

tablespoon sliced green onion

Lime wedges

Steps

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1

In 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and gingerroot; sauté 30 to 40 seconds or until fragrant.
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.
3

Serve with cilantro, green onion and lime wedges.

Expert Tips

Sambal oelek is a spicy Southeast Asian chile sauce made from hot red chile peppers, salt and vinegar, and can be found in the ethnic section in grocery store.
Don’t have fish sauce? Substitute 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/3 Cups

Calories: 290
Calories from Fat: 160

% Daily Value

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;