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Thai Curry Meatball Soup

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Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons Thai green curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 can 13.5 oz coconut milk
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 cups kale chopped
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 8 oz rotini noodles or rice noodles
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cooking Instructions
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground meats, minced garlic, minced ginger, onion powder, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, black pepper, and a splash of water.
  • Mix until well combined, then shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs. Chill the meatballs in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to firm up.
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides until golden brown.
  • Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add sesame oil and avocado oil. Sauté the chopped bell pepper, sliced carrots, and kale until they're softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the Thai green curry paste and cook for another minute until fragrant. Then, add the chicken broth, coconut milk, teriyaki sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lemongrass paste, and lime juice.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the browned meatballs back into the pot.
  • Simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through and the flavors meld together.
  • While the soup is simmering, cook the noodles according to package instructions.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • To serve, place a portion of cooked noodles in a bowl, ladle the soup and meatballs over the top, and garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, lime wedges, and crispy fried onions if desired.
  • Adjust seasoning with additional fish sauce, lime juice, or brown sugar as needed.
  • For the best flavor, consider letting the soup sit for a few minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld even further. Additionally, this soup is great for meal prep as the flavors continue to deepen over time.
  • Feel free to experiment with different vegetables or add heat with sliced jalapeños for those who enjoy an extra kick.
  • This soup is also delicious as leftovers, as the flavors continue to deepen over time.
  • Enjoy your culinary adventure with this vibrant Thai Curry Meatball Soup!