Thai Noodle Soup (Slow Cooker Recipe) (2024)

March 18, 2023November 7, 2016 by Erin

This easy Slow Cooker Thai Noodle Soup makes it easy to enjoy your favorite spicy, aromatic, authentic Thai soup at home!

When I start to feel a cold coming on, the first thing I reach for is a bowl of spicy, hot soup – And usually it’s takeout, because when I’m sick, I have no energy to cook at home. But, takeout soup isn’t always the best… I mean, those noodles get mushy pretty darn fast.

So, this year, I set out to create a Thai Noodle Soup that’s super easy to make at home. There’s virtually no chopping involved (except for the garnishes that go on top), no pan searing the chicken before it goes into the crockpot. You don’t even need to cook the noodles before they go into the broth! They will cook away in the slow cooker for the last half hour.

How to Make Thai Noodle Soup in the Crockpot

The key to this slow cooker Thai Chicken Soup starts with the aromatics that we throw into the slow cooker to begin with – Fragrant red curry paste, ginger, cilantro and garlic are processed in a food processor or blender with red pepper, onion and a red chile until a paste forms. That gets added to the pot along with some coconut milk, chicken stock and cubed chicken.

Let it all cook away for 8 hours on low (or 4 hours on high). The broth flavors will come together, the chicken will cook through, and then, you’ll dress it up to give it that extra kick of flavor.

We’re gussying up this Thai Noodle Soup by throwing in some frozen peas and the uncooked rice noodles for the last half hour. They just need that quick amount of cooking time and both the peas and noodles will retain their firm texture.

Then, give that broth a good taste. We’re going to add in the juice and zest of one lime, along with some fish sauce, to give it that salty, umami flavor. You may want to adjust the flavors further with additional salt or lime juice to get that balance of flavors just right.

If you’ve got the energy, dress up those bowls of Thai Chicken Noodle Soup with some extra fresh red chiles for extra heat, lime wedges, and green onions. The result is one amazingly delicious bowl of soup that feels like a big, warm hug. Just what the doctor ordered if you’re feeling a bit of a sniffle coming on.

Want to add a little texture & crunch? Try sprinkling on some toasted rice powder.

Do you have a favorite food that you reach for when you feel a hint of a cold coming on? I’d love to hear in the comments below!

More Soup Recipes:

• Hungarian Mushroom Soup with Fresh Dill
• Lasagna Soup
• Leftover Chicken Soup
• Smoky Chipotle Potato Soup with Cheddar
• Creamy Lemon Dill Chicken Soup
• Slow Cooker Bone Broth

Wine Pairings for Thai Soup:

• Riesling,Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris:Look for a white wine with just a hint of sweetness to it – It’s a great way to tame down the heat in this soup.
• Rosé is another great match – It’s acidity, and light body will pair nicely with the Thai aromatics. (Here are some great rosé wines under $10)
• Bubbles – Prosecco, Cava andChampagne are all fun and unexpected wines to pair with spicy Thai dishes.

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🥣 More Asian-inspired soup recipes

• Tantanmen Ramen (Dan Dan Noodles)
• Instant Pot Chicken Pho
• Slow Cooker Thai Noodle Soup
• Lamb Dumplings in Spicy Ginger Broth

More flavorful noodle dishes to try:

• Kung Pao Noodles
• Dan Dan Noodles
• Sesame Noodles with Chicken
• Drunken Noodles (Pad Kee Mao)

Thai Noodle Soup Recipe