Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Soup: The Pretty Feed

• 3 cans (14-ounce/400 mL each)of premium coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons thai curry paste
• 1 bunch of cilantro
• 3 chicken breasts
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 carrots shredded
• 4 leaves
• 2 stalks of lemon grass
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 2 limes zest and juice
• 1 small knob of frozen ginger
• 1 handful of bean sprouts
• 1/2 packet rice noodles. A standard pack is 8 ounce (225 g). Add more if desired.
• 1 bunch cilantro leaves
• 2 green onions
• 1 splash soy sauce

1. PREPARATION rnApproximate time: 10 minsrnrnCut the stems off the cilantro. Chop into small pieces and set aside. Wash the leaves. Set aside 80% of the leaves which will later be added to the soup. The other 20% you can set aside for a garnish. Cut the chicken into thin slices that will cook easily. About 2 by 1 (inches). Set aside.rnTake the hard exterior off the lemon grass. Cut it once lengthwise. (Do not cut it into small pieces as you will be removing these before serving). Set aside.rnGrate the outside of your two limes and save the zest for later. Roll the limes with the palm of your hands to loosen the juices. Squeeze into a bowl and save for later. Also save the lime leaves if you have them (these are often hard to find). rnGrate the frozen ginger and set aside. rnJulienne the carrots into thin slices. See a one minute tutorial here. Or if you have a spiralizer you are also use that. rnNow that you've prepare all your ingredients, you will find the actual cooking part much less stressful!
2. INSTRUCTIONSrnA can of coconut milk has a top layer of cream and a bottom layer of liquid. Scoop the thick coconut cream from the top of just one of the cans into a large stockpot set over a medium-high heat. Melt the cream, add the curry paste and stir for a few minutes until they begin to sizzle.rnAdd the cilantro roots and chicken and saute until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.rnAdd the coconut juice from the first can and all the contents of the second and third cans along with the chicken broth, carrot, lime leaves, lemon grass, fish sauce, ginger, and lime zest and juice. Simmer for 20 minutes or so.rnStir in the bean sprouts. Add the rice noodles, gently pushing them beneath the surface of the broth. Turn off the heat and let stand until the noodles soften, about 3-5 minutes. Rice noodles just need to soak in the hot water (no cooking required) but you don't want to over cook them so keep an eye on them and use your judgement. rnStir in most of the cilantro leaves. Scoop out the lemon grass stalks. Taste and season with a touch more salt (or soy sauce) as needed. Ladle into large bowls and garnish with the green onions and remaining cilantro leaves. Add Sriracha for extra spice.
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Taken from food52.com/recipes/75729-thai-coconut-curry-chicken-soup-the-pretty-feed (may not work)