Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup with Noodles Recipe

In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over moderately low heat

Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it is translucent.

Add the garlic, coriander, ginger, black pepper and cayenne; cook, stirring, for 30 seconds.

Add the broth, coconut milk, fish sauce, salt and lime zest

Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally

Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes

Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the fettuccine until just done. Drain.

Add the chicken to the soup and simmer for about 1 minute and 30 seconds until just done.

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the fettuccine, lime juice and cilantro, if using.

Serve the soup in bowls with a fork and spoon.