THAI COCONUT CURRY NOODLE SOUP

I had no idea what Khao Soi was but when I saw a picture of this soup on a beautiful website, my mouth started watering. It's a Thai noodle soup dish made with a coconut-milk-curry-based broth that is spicy and really delicious.
This is one of a couple Khao Soi recipes I have.  This recipe is from Damn Delicious.
The second is from Bon Appetit.  Both are equally delicious.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 (6-ounce) package chow mein stir-fry noodles. Use any type of Asian noodles you like.
• 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
• 3/4 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, diced
• 3 tablespoons red curry paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3 cups chicken stock
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

FOR THE TOPPINGS

• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup bean sprouts
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
• 1 lime, cut in wedges
• I used some avocado. I have no idea if it's authentic but I thought it would be good, and it was. 

DIRECTIONS:
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1. Cook noodles according to package instructions; set aside.
2. Combine coconut milk and red bell peppers in blender until smooth; set aside.
3. Heat canola oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Stir in red curry paste, ginger and chili powder until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Stir in chicken stock and coconut milk mixture, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
6. Stir in chicken, fish sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and chicken is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
7. Remove chicken and shred, using two forks, before returning to the pot; stir in lime juice.
8. Serve immediately with noodles, garnished with red onion, bean sprouts, cilantro, avocado and lime, if desired.

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