Thai'd Up Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe - #SundaySupper Comfort FoodFavorites

When I saw that Lee Woodruff,  a contributor to "CBS This Morning." was the host of this week's #SundaySupper, I have to admit I geeked out some. I have followed Lee for quite sometime. She is truly an inspiration, a best selling author and co-founder of ReMIND.org, a national nonprofit which she co-founded with her husband, Bob Woodruff,  the ABC News Anchor who was critically injured in Iraq in 2006. ReMind.org helps ensure our nation’s injured service members, veterans and their families return to a homefront ready to support them.

Lee's Sunday Supper is all about Comfort Food Favorites. As a Southern girl, I had a hard time with the decision of what to make. Normally, I would do my Grandma's Mac & Cheese and Fried Chicken or my Nanny's Swedish Meatballs. Yet I wanted to do something a little healthier. Nothing screams comfort to me like a big bowl of Chicken Noodle Soup. I'm not talking normal Chicken and Noodle Soup either - I put a Thai spin on this classic dish. This dish is perfect when you are feeling sick. The spice of the garlic and red pepper will clear your sinuses. If you have a sore throat, back down on the heat.

Thai Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients:
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups de-boned and de-skinned rotisserie chicken
1+ stalk lemongrass., finely sliced and minced (I used two, but I love lemongrass)
1 bay leaf
2" fresh ginger, grated
3 large carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 red chili, minced (or a milder pepper)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp. fish sauce
1/3 cup light coconut milk
White pepper (to taste)
1 hand full of chopped Cilantro
Thai rice noodles (I used Pho)
Sriracha to taste (optional)

1. Start off by making a good chicken broth. If you do not have the time to do this, you can use store bought, which is what I used for this recipe. Just make sure to get the low sodium! 
2. Put your chicken broth into a large pan and add your minced lemongrass, bay leaf, ginger, carrots, celery. Bring to a boil and back to a simmer. 
3. Cover and cook for one hour. While your soup is cooking, de-bone and de-skin your chicken. You will only need 2 cups for this recipe so you can use the leftovers for something else! Cover and refrigerate while the soup is simmering.
4. After the soup simmers for an hour, add the fish sauce, coconut milk, pepper and chicken. Simmer while you cook your noodles, as directed. Just be careful not to over cook them. 
5. Add your cooked noodles to the soup mixture. Taste to see if it is too spicy (add some sugar) or not spicy enough (and some sriacha).
6. Place into a big soup bow and garnish with cilantro

We would love to have you join Lee and our Sunday Supper Team during our chat on Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time.  We will also be giving away 5 signed copies of  Those We Love Most, all you have to do is share your most memorable comfort food recipes.  Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag or you can follow us through TweetChat.

This Week’s Sunday Supper Recipes:

#SundaySupper Comfort Food |Soups

• Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup by Damn Delicious
• Loaded Baked Potato Soup by Supper for a Steal
• Kalbi Tang or Korean Short Rib Soup by Kimchi MOM
• Korean mandoo (dumpling) soup by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
• Chicken Noodle Soup by My Catholic Kitchen
• Thai’d up chicken noodle soup by I Run For Wine
• Ditalini Italian Soup by Mangiamo!
• Spicy Black Bean Soup by Mama’s Blissful Bites
• Chicken Chowder by Pippis in the Kitchen Again

#SundaySupper Comfort Food  | Main Dish

• Sausage Gravy and Biscuits by Big Bears Wife
• Comforting Down-Home Shrimp and Grits by The Weekend Gourmet
• Pumpkin Alfredo Tortellini Bake by The Meltaways
• Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese by Flour on My Face
• Lasagna Roll Ups by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Green Plantain Hash by Basic n Delicious
• Venison Chili by The Messy Baker Blog
• Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells by That Skinny Chick can Bake
• Winter Chicken Stew by Mrs. Mama Hen
• Quinoa, Spinach, and Kale Lasagna by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Baked Oysters and Apples by Pescetarian Journal
• Individual Chicken Pot Pies by Noshing With The Nolands
• Kaesespaetzle {Baked Cheese Spaetzle} by Galactosemia in PDX
• Jalapeno and Bacon Mac N’ Cheese by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
• Quiche aux Champignons {Mushroom Quiche} by An Appealing Plan
• Mini Mac n Cheese Cups with Pork Shoulder Ragù by Hip Foodie Mom
• Chicken a la King by Girlichef
• Creamy Chicken & Dumplings by La Cocina de Leslie
• Spaghetti Squash Gratins by She likes ruffles, he likes truffles
• Creamy Chicken Enchiladas by Home Cooking Memories
• Savory Slow-Cooked Pork Stew by Daddy Knows Less
• Chicken Roasted with White Wine and Garlic by Webicurean
• Shepherd’s Pie by Small Wallet Big Appetite
• One Skillet Pumpkin Lasagna by The Realistic Nutritionist
• Chicken “Pot Pie” by Diabetic Foodie
• Gluten Free Cornish Pasty by Maroc Mama
• Warm Oven Baked Samosas Stuffed With Sweet Potato & Peas by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
• Caramelized Onion-Challah Stuffing Muffins by Comfy Cuisine
• Comforting Mashed Potatoes by Momma’s Meals
• Chunky Chili Beans by Mama Mommy Mom
• Rustic Cauliflower and Tomato Gratin by The Wimpy Vegetarian 
• Feijoada Portuguese Bean Stew by Family Foodie

#SundaySupper Comfort Food | Desserts

• Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy by Juanita’s Cocina
• Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream by Cravings of a Lunatic
• Sour Cream Pound Cake by Mom’s Test Kitchen
• Chocolate Layer Cake by Magnolia Days
• Cinnamon Rice Pudding by Vintage Kitchen Notes
• Smores Hot Cocoa by Chocolate Moosey
• Sweet Red Bean Pie by What Smells So Good
• Pistachio Cake Cookies by The Cookie A Day Challenge
• Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake by No One Likes Crumbly Cookies
• Dark Chocolate Caramel Brownies by Daily Dish Recipes
• Nutella Shortbread Bars by Baker Street

Pairing Wine with Sunday Supper Comfort Food Favorites! by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog 

Pairing Wine with Sunday Supper Comfort Food Favorites! by ENOFYLZ Wine Blog 

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