Name: Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 24 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz dried vermicelli noodles ((I used A Taste of Thai)); 2 tbsp avocado oil ((or oil of choice)); 1 small small red onion (, thinly sliced into half moons (sub shallots or yellow onion)); 1 small small red bell pepper (, thinly sliced); 3 clove garlic (, minced); 4 oz shiitake mushrooms (, stems removed/discarded and slice tops); 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger ((peeled first)); 4 tbsp thai red curry paste ((I use Thai Kitchen)); 1 tbsp tomato paste; 5 cup vegetable broth (, low sodium); 1 cup full-fat coconut milk ((shake can before opening)); 2 tbsp vegan fish sauce (, sub low sodium tamari or soy sauce); 1 tbsp brown sugar; 12 oz silken tofu (extra firm, cubed into 0.5-inch pieces); 1.5 tbsp fresh lime juice; 0.25 cup chopped cilantro (+ more for serving)

Instructions

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1

Cook dried vermicelli noodles (6 oz) according to package instructions (usually 2-3 minutes if boiling). Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water until completely cooled. Set aside (*note: some brands require soaking only).
2

Heat avocado oil (2 tbsp) in a large pot over medium heat. Add the red onion (1 small), shiitake mushrooms (4 oz), and red bell pepper (1 small). Sauté until tender, about 4-6 minutes.
3

Now, add the garlic (3 clove) and fresh grated ginger (1 tbsp) and sauté for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
4

Add a splash of [oil] then add thai red curry paste (4 tbsp) and tomato paste (1 tbsp). Sauté for 1-2 minutes until paste has slightly darkened.
5

Stir in vegetable broth (5 cup), full-fat coconut milk (1 cup), vegan fish sauce (2 tbsp), and brown sugar (1 tbsp), scraping to release any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Raise heat to bring to a boil then reduce heat to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
6

Stir in [dried vermicelli noodles] and silken tofu (12 oz) and gently warm for 1-2 minutes.
7

Remove from heat and stir in fresh lime juice (1.5 tbsp) and chopped cilantro (0.25 cup). Taste for seasoning and add if needed.
8

Add [dried vermicelli noodles] into each bowl using tongs and ladle the rest of the soup on top. Serve with [chopped cilantro] and lime wedges. Enjoy!