Prepared red curry paste offers bold notes of ginger, garlic, coriander, chiles and red bell pepper.

Allowing the curry paste to cook a bit helps it bloom and intensifies the flavor.

Creamy coconut milk helps keep the spice level even and mild.

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Serve with sticky rice or noodles on the side.

Finely chop the remaining onion.

Melt coconut oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat.

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Add sweet potato, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Stir in broth and coconut milk; bring to a simmer over medium heat.

Cover, and cook until the sweet potato is almost tender, about 10 minutes.

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Stir in chicken and green beans.

Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans are bright green and tender, about 10 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in cilantro, basil and lime juice.

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Divide the soup among 6 bowls.

Top with the reserved sliced onion and the remaining 2 tablespoons sliced jalapeno.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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a step to make the Red Curry Coconut Soup with Chicken

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