Thai Coconut Veg Noodle Soup is a delicious Gluten Free and Vegan one-pot-meal kind of soup with noodles and veggies simmered in an aromatic coconut milk broth.
100gramsMixed veggiesI used 50 grams Zucchini, 4 tbsp Coloured Peppers, minced french beans 1 tsp , 1/2 peeled Potato
1/2tspMixed herbs - 1 tsp
1tspChilli flakes
1Bay leafskip if your broth has this already, like mine did
1TBSPGarlicfinely minced
2TBSPShallotsoptional
1TBSPGinger grated
1tspCrushed Black pepper
1tspSalt or to tasteadjust accordingly if the stock has salt already
100gramsNoodlesI used GF Rice Noodles
6Cherry tomatoessplit use
Instructions
Cook Noodles as per packet instructions, drain and reserve with a dash of olive oil.
In a pressure pan / soup pot, add olive oil. Saute garlic, ginger, shallots and bay leaf with a pinch of salt. add half of the halved cherry tomatoes, let them blister a bit. Now add in the mixed veggies and saute them well. Add the veg stock / Veg broth, crushed pepper and pressure cook for 1 whistle (or cook till the veggies are slightly softened , yet have a bite, if using an open pot).
Once the pressure dies down, add the chilli flakes and remaining cherry tomatoes. Adjust salt and spice and add the cooked and drained noodles. Let it simmer for 3-4 min. Add the coconut milk and let it simmer for 1 more min.
Switch off the flame and serve it hot.
Notes
Feel free to use udon Noodles / Hakka Noodles / Flat noodles for a Non -GF version.
Thick Coconut milk can also be used, be sure to add it at the final stage, else the soup may split