Thai Sweet Potato and Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1tbsp sunflower oil
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 sweet potato, cut into 1.5cm cubes
- 2tbsp thai red curry paste
- 165ml can coconut milk
- 1 stock cube
- 3 nest or 190g dried fine egg noodles
- To Serve
- Fresh coriander
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the shallots for 3 – 4 minutes until softened. Add the sweet potato and toss together.
- Stir in the curry paste then add the coconut milk. Dissolve the stock cube in 700ml of boiling water, add to the pan and leave to simmer for 15 – 20 minutes.
- In the meantime, place the noodles into a bowl of boiling water and leave to soak for 5 minutes.
- Once the potato is tender, drain the noodles, add to the pan stirring well. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 fresh lime and stir into the soup. Serve with a sprinkle of fresh coriander.
Chef’s Tip: Why not try adding leftover shredded roast chicken (ensure it’s piping hot throughout) for a great way to use up leftovers.