Red Curry Noodle Soup with Prawns and Pak Choi
A fragrant coconut and red curry broth with rice noodles, prawns and crunchy pak choi, in one pot.
Made with Thai red curry paste and Homemade chicken stock. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.76 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 534kcal
- 59.1gcarbs
- 10.8gof which sugars
- 22.6gfat
- 17.9gsaturates
- 24.5gprotein
- 6gfibre
- 1.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the noodles in boiling water for the time on the packet (usually 5 minutes), then drain and rinse.
5 min - 2
Heat a large pan over a medium heat, add the thick top of the coconut milk and fry your ready made Thai red curry paste (see the base recipe) for 2 minutes until fragrant.
2 min - 3
Pour in the stock and the rest of the coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
5 min - 4
Add the mushrooms and cook 3 minutes, then the pak choi and prawns for 3 minutes until the prawns are pink.
6 min - 5
Stir in the fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust.
- 6
Divide the noodles between bowls, ladle over the soup and top with spring onion and coriander.
Tips
- Keep the noodles separate until serving so they do not turn soft in the broth.
- If you use stock cubes instead of homemade stock, check they are gluten free: many contain wheat.
- Add the prawns at the end so they stay juicy.
Storing and freezing
Store the broth and noodles separately in the fridge for up to 1 day. Reheat the broth until steaming hot all the way through. Do not freeze with prawns.
Questions
Can I use chicken instead of prawns?
Yes, use 250 g thin strips of chicken breast and simmer for 6 minutes until cooked through.
Is it very spicy?
Medium. Use 60 g of paste for a mild soup and add chilli oil at the table for more.
Can I use egg noodles?
Yes, but they contain wheat and egg, so it will no longer be gluten free.
More made with thai red curry paste
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
