Classic chicken noodle soup meets Thai chicken curry in this Thai Chicken Noodle Soup. Packed with flavor and made with the convenience of the slow cooker, this sweet and savory soup is good for the soul!
*Updated*
This post was originally published in February 2017. I made edits to the photos and added a RECIPE VIDEO to show you how easy this is to make! However, the actual story and written words below in this post remain the same.
OUR LATEST VIDEOSHey, hey, haaaaaay, friends!
How’s it going?
How was your weekend?
Did you watch the Oscars?
I’m full of questions today, I know. Curious Georgina problems over here.
My weekend was fine and dandy. Nothing remarkable or major happened here at the SuBourbon Country Cottage. Which, if I’m being honest, was just fine by me. All the computer drama that happened recently is just about as much ‘excitement’ as I can handle for the month… or year.
Oh, and to answer my own question, we didn’t watch the Oscars. 😕
I know, I know… it’s probably some kind of pop culture SIN not to watch the BIGGEST award show of the year, but I’m just not that into it.
I’ll look at the best dressed lists and photos online sometime today, but sitting through the entire show?
*Yawn* 😫
I mean, this is coming from the same girl who refuses to go to the movie theater because I can’t sit still that long without multiple breaks.
My A.D.D. kicks into overdrive, especially when I have to sit through categories of things and listen to all the presenters, the nominees, AND then wait to hear the winner announced, OVER AND OVER again. It’s just not my bag.
BUT, if you watched the show, I hope you LOVED every second of it!
So tell me, who do you think was BEST dressed? What was your FAVORITE part of the Oscars? How did Jimmy Kimmel do as the host?
It’s helpful to know exactly WHAT to google from last night’s show. So, dish the dirt! 😉
Anyways, since the weekend is over and the weather is back to being wonky and chilly here, I thought today was the PERFECT day to share an EASY soup. And, since this soup happens to be one of my FAVORITES I have made this season, it ties into this past weekend’s awards theme nicely. 🙌
Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Noodle Soup
AKA classic chicken noodle soup meets Thai chicken curry.
Tender, succulent chunks of chicken, sweet red bell peppers, mellow yellow onions, herbaceous cilantro, and oodles of slurp-able noodles swimming in a savory, slightly sweet, creamy, curry flavored broth.
This soup is rich in flavor, yet broth-y and light in texture.
Basically, this soup is a big BOLD punch of deliciousness to the taste buds.
But, not only is this soup spectacularly satisfying in the taste department, it is also an absolute breeze to whip together thanks to the trusty slow cooker (or crockpot). However, you don’t have to take my word for it, scroll down for the easy-peasy break down.
How to Make Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Noodle Soup:
This soup seriously could not be any easier to prepare thanks to the trusty slow cooker.
Simply combine the aromatics (garlic and ginger) with the liquid ingredients in the slow cooker and whisk to combine.
Add in the diced chicken, onion and bell pepper.
Cover the slow cooker and go about your life for a few hours.
Come back, stir in the coconut milk and noodles, cover and continue to cook until the pasta is tender.
Stir in the fresh cilantro and a good squeeze of acidic lime.
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with desired toppings.
BOOM.
Dinner is served.
Stress-free soup for your face slurping pleasure!
Notes, Tips & Tricks for Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Noodle Soup recipe:
- You can use either chicken breasts or chicken thighs in this recipe. Just make sure you use boneless, skinless chicken either which way.
- The recipe calls for regular, full fat coconut milk, and I wouldn’t substitute light coconut milk here. The full fat coconut milk gives this soup a much more pleasant mouth feel and more flavor!
- After adding the noodles to the slow cooker, watch the cooking time very closely! And, make sure you have the slow cooker set to LOW. The noodles can go from al dente to a mushy mess very quickly. I recommend you let the noodles cook for 8-15 minutes, and then check on them. I cooked mine for 10 minutes and they were perfect, but each slow cooker is different.
- While the soup is really flavorful on its own, the garnishes add an extra pop of flavor and texture. I highly recommend you top the soup with at least the extra lime juice, peanuts, and green onions or more cilantro!
This Thai Chicken Noodle Soup is good for the soul AND for your belly. Packed full of flavor and ridiculously easy to make, this soup needs to grace your table!
Until Thursday friends, cheers – to slurp-tastic soup!
XOXO
Cheyanne
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How to make Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Noodle Soup recipe video👇
Classic chicken noodle soup meets Thai chicken curry in this Thai Chicken Noodle Soup. Packed with flavor and made with the convenience of the slow cooker, this sweet and savory soup is good for the soul!
- 1 3/4" piece of Ginger – peeled and grated (about scant 1 TBS)
- 4 Cloves Garlic – minced
- ¼ Cup Red Curry Paste
- 2 TBS Fish Sauce
- 2 TBS Honey
- 4 Cups Chicken Stock
- 1 Pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs – cut into 1 ½’’ pieces
- 1 Yellow Onion – diced
- 1 Red Bell Pepper – diced
- 2 (14 ounce) Cans Full Fat Coconut Milk
- 6 ounces Egg Noodles
- 1-2 TBS Cilantro – chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 Lime – juiced (about 2 TBS)
- Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
- Optional Garnishes: Lime Wedges, Chopped Peanuts, Sliced Red Chili, Sliced Green Onion
In the bowl of your slow cooker, combine the ginger, garlic, curry paste, fish sauce, honey, chicken stock, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Whisk to combine. Add in the chicken, onion and bell pepper.
Cover and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. Remove top and stir in the coconut milk and noodles. Cover and continue to cook on LOW for 8-15 minutes or until pasta is tender*.
- Just before serving, stir in the cilantro and lime juice. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Ladle the soup into serving bowls and top with desired garnishes. Enjoy!
1. You can use either chicken breasts or chicken thighs in this recipe. Just make sure you use boneless, skinless chicken either which way.
2. The recipe calls for regular, full fat coconut milk, and I wouldn’t substitute light coconut milk here. The full fat coconut milk gives this soup a much more pleasant mouth feel and more flavor!
3. After adding the noodles to the slow cooker, watch the cooking time very closely! And, make sure you have the slow cooker set to LOW. The noodles can go from al dente to a mushy mess very quickly. I recommend you let the noodles cook for 8-15 minutes, and then check on them. I cooked mine for 10 minutes and they were perfect, but each slow cooker is different.
4. While the soup is really flavorful on its own, the garnishes add an extra pop of flavor and texture, I highly recommend you top the soup with at least the extra lime juice, peanuts, and green onions or more cilantro!
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Every day is a perfect day for soup, esp. when you have such a delicious Thai flavoured soup on the table…I can even have soup for the breakfast :-))
Well I’m no help whatsoever because I didn’t watch the Oscars either. Not my thing – but I’ll be reading the recaps today right alongside you! And also planning to make this soup for a chilly day – it sounds amazing! I love the comfort of chicken noodle soup but I adore this kicked up Thai flavored version that brings all the flavor! And it’s an easy slow cooker meal? Totally in for this! Pinned! Have a great week my friend! XO
I didn’t watch any of the Oscars, either! I figure I’m excused since I haven’t seen ANY of the movies nominated! I used to go to the movies all the time, but now, I’m lucky if I go every few years. I did watch a little bit of the pre-show, but that’s about it. Anyways, I’d much rather be eating this gorgeous soup, Cheyanne! Aren’t slow cooker soups the best?! I seriously can’t get enough of them. And I’m loving the thai flavors in here. Chicken noodle is a favorite, so I’m loving this fun twist. I wish I had a big bowl of this for dinner tonight. Pinned, of course! Hope your week is off to a great start!
I didn’t watch the Oscars either. I was too busy watching foodie shows on Netflix, lol 😀 Me and my food, lol 😀 I heard this morning, though, that there was a big shag up announcing best picture. I’m sure you’ll see it everywhere on the internet today. As for this recipe? This is my kinda soup, Cheyanne! Love all the flavours going on here and I bet it just tastes so good! I would definitely be eating my fair share of it…or all of it! Pinned, of course. Have a great week, girl! xo
Oh wow, I love this one Chey! What a way to kick the traditional chicken soup up a notch! Couldn’t watch the entire show last night. Too long and I’ve got a stressful day ahead! Sean, our oldest is getting Lasik surgery in Charleston later this afternoon, so I’m down with him. I’ve been stressing and praying about it for weeks! I’ll be happy when the day is over! Hope you have a great week!
Cheyanne, I did more than yawn at the oscars – I fell asleep! Of course, I only started watching around 10 pm and then boink – just like that I was in lala land – as in sleep not the movie! 🙂
However, if I had this bubbling in my slow cooker – I’m thinking the smell alone would have kept me up cos I love food – which brings me to the fact that next time I need to treat the Oscars like I would game day and have some food handy yeah?
Happy Monday to ya – I hope your week is computer drama free! xoxo
Hiya Georgina! Gosh, I haven’t heard you mention the SuBourbon Country Cottage in AGES!! Makes me feel all warm and nostalgic suddenly. Totally not unlike how I’m feeling checkin’ out this soup! Your gorgeous spread of ingredients has my mouth watering! How do you always manage to make that look so good anyway? Whenever I try to do an ingredients photo it’s like, well then… how informational. Er… I also did not watch the Oscars. I’m just not into awards shows. I like checking out the quick 1 minute recap of winners online. Lol. Probably yet another reason why we’re friends, right? 😉 Anywho, DROOLING over this beautiful soup! I can tell you that my mom has already put in a request for four batches–ya know, for when she adopts you and then “lets” you cook for her. 😉 Love ya! xoxo
I didn’t watch the Oscars either, Cheyanne – too long, too boring and goes on too late. And I need to get a slow cooker – what a great way to make soup. Perfect, warm and comforting – I can eat soup everyday. Hope you have a great week!
I used to love watching the Oscars to see what people were wearing and seeing who won if I cared about the movies. I’d record it so I could buzz through, but I’ve stopped even caring about it the past few years! Maybe because I don’t see movies much anymore? 🙂 This soup looks SO delicious! I love the Thai twist you gave chicken noodle soup. This looks so comforting with a huge pop of flavor, and YES to the slow cooker!
UGH! Praying for no more computer drama for you, sweet sister. That’s the WORST! On the other hand, this is the BEST soup recipe I have seen this season. Alex and I are huge Thai fans and I cannot wait to make this for us. Thanks for the amazing recipe and beautiful photos! These could be framed!! XOXO <3
I started them but then fell asleep! Too long! I watch for the fashions! 😉 This soup is the bomb! And having another great reason to use my slow cooker just makes me happy! Thai flavors are quickly becoming favorites of mine! The family will love this! Thanks for sharing, friend! xo
I’m the same way with the Oscars – too long and boring for me to watch! Especially when I can see everything important that happened in five minutes the next day, haha. About this soup though – today it’s SO rainy here in SD and alll I want is a big bowl of this. It looks so warming and absolutely delicious. Dying to dig into that!
I love Thai flavors, this looks so comforting!
I’m afraid I didn’t watch the Oscars….but this soup definitely wins Best of Show! 🙂 I love all the flavors combined here…and since we have snow….again….this soup is just what I need! 🙂
I can’t remember the last time I actually watched the Oscars or any other awards show either. I did catch on the news yesterday that there was some kind of mix up wrong announcement drama. I kind of wish I would have recorded it so I could go back and watch that mess with a bowl of this comfy Thai Chicken Noodle Soup! I’m all for a delicious hand-off slow cooker dish! XO
The weathers been wacky all over the US. It was 60s-70s on the East Coast last week, 50s and flooding in California. Now it’s in the 60s in California but I’m a little nervous to enjoy it, because I have a feeling winter isn’t over just yet. Soup is the perfect solution to all this wishy washy weather, and Thai chicken noodle soup might be the key to creating world peace, who doesn’t love a tangy sweet/sour coconutie soup? I know I do. This was the first year I actually watched the Oscars, and it was G.O.O.D.!
Nope, I didn’t watch the Oscars (And honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever done this, at least fully). Some news/newspapers/Google would be enough for me. Besides, from the large list of the nominees, I’ve only watched one movie so what’s the point? I would rather have this delicious soup (chicken and noodles…yes, yes, yes!). Trust me, if it was nominated for a food Oscars, it would definitely win in a couple categories:) Please let me open the envelope:)
Whhhaaa? I missed the computer drama … oh noooo Chey!? I hope it’s resolved. That can be SO stressful given the biz were in. On Saturday morning I woke up to emails from a few readers saying my posts are missing (!!) AACK! Luckily my tech guy fixed it in a snap.. a plugin conflict (sheesh – those dang plugins!). All is well again! No Oscars here.. yawn. Not my thing.. I have other things I am way more in to. The only time I saw JK, I got annoyed. So… This thai noodle is sooo tasty Chey.. I love anything Thai so it’s always a win in my book! Glad to hear you had a good weekend (I like how you roll with easy weekends!). 😀
No Oscar watching going on here. I’m not into all that either. I’m kind of like you in the sense I like it when nothing very exciting is happening. A creature of habit I must say. But I do like soup and this soup looks amazing and you won’t even care what you’re watching while eating it 🙂 Have a great week Cheyanne!
Even though we’re movie buffs, I think the Oscars are a total snooze. But the mishap was pretty funny – wonder if it was a set-up. They’ve gotten a ton of press over it. Did you see the photo of the first several rows of celebs when the mistake was announced. Super funny.
I’ve been on a slow cooker kick lately and I LOVE all things curry so this has my name all over it!! Thanks for another winner, my friend.
This looks like the kind of soup that will get me through the winter w/ its bright flavors and color.
Aw! Thai food. I cannot believe I was over in SE ASIA only just two months ago !!
I used to watch Oscars but not anymore. I love Thai flavors, and Thai Noodle soup is calling my name. Love how comfy and delicious it looks. And that soothing yellow color makes me feel like it’s spring already. This looks insanely delicious that I just want to dive into that yummy warm bowl of soup. 🙂 <3
We didn’t watch the Oscars either. I’m content to catch the highlights all over the place the next day 🙂 Love, love this soup! From the easy slow-cooker style to the great Thai flavours. A big yes please!
Thai anything is everything to me!! This soup looks super delicious and the photos are gorgeous! I did not watch the Oscars, I think they are kind of boring but Im hoping Fashion Police did a show on it :-). I usually haven’t heard of or seen half the movies they nominate. Take care.
Where was this recipe last week when I was sick? You should have given it to me earlier 😉 That’s okay because I can eat this soup whenever (and I have all the ingredients on hand). Love the thai flavors and the fact that it’s made in a crock-pot! YAAAAAAYYYYYY!!! Easy peasy is my motto! hahahaha 🙂
p.s. I hate the Oscars and only watched last year cuz knew my boy Leo was going to win.
I did NOT watch the Oscars…I would much rather watch this soup! In a bowl in front of me! Best Picture! 🙂
Nope, definitely didn’t watch any of the Oscars! But then again, we never do 🙂 haha Ah well! Not my thing! But this soup! Sooo my thing!! Pass me a big bowl please?? I wish this was cooking away in my slow cooker for dinner tonight! But I guess I must cook something myself!! lol
I am SO not into those award shows. My mom always used to ask why they always needed to be congratulating each other and given awards so often. I guess making millions isn’t enough 😉 Well, I guess I get my cynic from her! I do, however, love this soup! Even if it isn’t cold I could always enjoy some!
Thai flavors are seriously the best and so comforting in the winter. I love that it i slow cooker for a great weeknight easy meal.
yeah, i watched the oscars. so painful…. wowsa some super blow-it moments. creme de la creme of blow it moments, ya know what i mean? this slow cooker one looks awesome, my husband an i love thai food. will try this for sure!
I’m down with this tasty soup and the noodle addition is a great comfort food add for me! Great mash up of soup ideas. 🙂
I can really dig into the Thai noodle soup. It’s giving me the nostalgia of the good times I had in Thailand. Thai people love their food. Go to a shopping centre there and 50% of the shops are cafe’s or restaurants.
Wow, I love when flavors combine! This looks like a great weeknight meal too.
This is an amazing soup recipe, Cheyanne! I will definitely give it a try!
I found the coconut milk separated
Hi Racheal,
Did you use full fat coconut milk? If you did, and the can was not expired, it should not have separated.
Best,
Cheyanne
Love the updates, especially the video! Nicely done!
I remember this tasty bowl of goodness Chey. Love that it’s a slow cooker version. Another awesome video! Hope you have a great week!
Um yeah. I can’t remember the last time I sat through the Oscars. I love seeing the beautiful dresses the next day but geez. If they could keep the show to about 20 minutes maybe I’d be able to watch. . .This soup sounds completely divine. I love chicken noodle soup and your take on it sounds amazing!
Yay! Another NSN soup! Can never have enough! Great video, my friend! xo
I don’t watch the Oscars ever. I’m actually not sure I ever have in my life. Maybe I’m just out of touch, but if it doesn’t have to do with food, travel, or money, I’m just not interested!
Now THIS is a soup. All the wonderful Thai flavors, I love it! And i love how easy it is. What a great idea!
Chicken noodle soup is my jam!! Thai chicken curry is my jam! This soup is my jam. A slower cooker is my bestie nowadays, there’s nothing like setting it and forgetting it. Loving this video!! Seriously I love it all. You make want to step up my editing game.
It’s no secret that I love me some Thai food!!! I also love a spicy noodle soup to heat me up inside and out during the colder months. LOOOOVE that you can do this in the slow cooker. Time saving win!!
Beautiful new pictures and a wonderful list of ingredients, I would love a bowl of your soup.
So happy to see this again! I love thai anything and this soup makes me crave it even more!! Take care.