Coconut Beef Curry Soup with Rice Noodles

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A comforting and aromatic soup with tender beef, rich coconut milk, and rice noodles, making it a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and spicy flavors.
🧺 Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the soup base:
1.5 lbs (700g) beef stew meat or flank steak, thinly sliced 🐄
1 tbsp curry powder 🌿
1 tsp ground turmeric 🌿
1 tsp ground ginger 🌿
1 tsp ground cumin 🌿
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 🌰
1–2 tbsp vegetable oil 🛢️
1 large onion, finely chopped 🧅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated 🌿
1–2 hot chilies (such as Thai bird’s eye or serrano), sliced 🌶️
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk 🥥
4 cups beef broth or water 💧
1 tbsp fish sauce (optional for umami) 🧂
1 tbsp soy sauce 🌿
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional for a touch of sweetness) 🍬
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the noodles and garnishes:
6 oz rice noodles 🍜
Fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
Lime wedges 🍋
Sliced green onions (scallions) 🌱
Sliced red chili (optional, for garnish) 🌶️