Thai Chicken and Coconut Soup with Noodles

1-1/2  tablespoons		cooking oil
1/2  cup		small onion, chopped
4		cloves garlic,s minced
1-1/2  teaspoons		ground coriander
1/2  teaspoon		ground ginger
1/4  teaspoon		fresh-ground black pepper
1/8  teaspoon		cayenne
1  quart		canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
2  cups		canned unsweetened coconut milk
5  teaspoons		Asian fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc mam) or soy sauce
1-3/4  teaspoons		salt
2		strip(s) (3-inch-long) lime zests
1/2  lb.		egg fettuccine
1  lb.		boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3), cut into 14-inch slices
2  tablespoons		lime juice
3  tablespoons		chopped cilantro (optional)

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In a large pot, heat the cooking oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is translucent, about 5 minutes. 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, about 12 minutes. Drain.
Add the chicken to the soup and simmer until just done, about 1 1/2 minutes. 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.
Notes: Asian fish sauce is available at Asian markets and some supermarkets
Wine Recommendation: The spices and the coconut milk will be best accompanied by a wine with a hint of sweetness. Try a chenin blanc from California or a demi-sec version of Vouvray (also made from the chenin blanc grape).