Ingredients:�
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2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
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3/4 cup chopped peeled fresh lemongrass
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6 Kaffir lime leaves, torn
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5 (1/4-inch) slices fresh galangal
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1 1/2 tablespoons red curry paste
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1 (4-ounce) package presliced exotic mushroom blend (such as shiitake, cremini, and oyster)
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8 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
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1 tablespoon Thai fish sauce (such as Three Crabs)
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2 teaspoons brown sugar
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1/3 cup thinly diagonally cut green onions
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2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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6 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
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3 ounces uncooked wide rice noodles
Directions:�
- Bring broth to a boil in a medium saucepan
over medium-high heat; stir in lemongrass, lime leaves, and galangal. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes.
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Strain through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids. Return broth to pan; add curry paste, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms; cook 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken; cook 3 minutes or until chicken is done.
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Add coconut milk, stirring well to combine. Stir in fish sauce and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; stir in onions, juice, and 1/4 cup cilantro.
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Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Add noodles to coconut milk mixture. Ladle 1 cup soup into each of 6 bowls; sprinkle evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.