Description
This easy Thai Shrimp Soup with Noodles is a flavorful one-pot recipe featuring succulent shrimp, creamy coconut milk, vibrant Thai red curry spices, and tender rice noodles. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal packed with aromatic herbs and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh chopped cilantro
- Green onions
- Thai chilies
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Sauté Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and red bell pepper and cook for 4 minutes or until softened.
- Add Aromatics and Curry Paste: Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and Thai red curry paste. Cook for another minute, stirring continuously until fragrant.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the vegetable broth, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook Shrimp and Noodles: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp along with the rice noodles to the boiling soup. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the noodles are tender.
- Finish with Lime Juice and Serve: Stir in the lime juice to brighten the flavors. Serve the soup immediately, topped with optional garnishes such as fresh cilantro, green onions, and Thai chilies if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a quick, one-pot meal that combines rich and aromatic Thai flavors with simple ingredients.
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add extra Thai red curry paste or fresh Thai chilies according to your heat tolerance.
- Rice noodles can be soaked in warm water beforehand to speed up cooking if desired.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute shrimp with tofu and use soy sauce instead of fish sauce.
- Adjust the lime juice to taste to balance the soup's flavors with a fresh citrus zing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 622 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 2293 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 285 mg
