Description
This easy one-pot Thai Shrimp Soup with Noodles delivers rich, fragrant flavors from Thai red curry paste, coconut milk, and fresh ginger. The combination of tender shrimp and delicate rice noodles makes this soup a satisfying and quick weeknight meal, garnished with fresh herbs and lime for a vibrant finish.
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
- 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 about 4 minutes until they are softened and fragrant.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic, fresh grated ginger, and Thai red curry paste. Cook for an additional minute until the mixture releases a rich aroma.
- Add Liquids and Fish Sauce: Pour in the vegetable broth, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Bring the soup to a boil.
- Cook Shrimp and Noodles: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and the rice noodles to the boiling soup. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque and the noodles have softened.
- Finish with Lime Juice: Stir in fresh lime juice to brighten the flavors. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro, green onions, and Thai chilies if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer not to use fish sauce, substitute with organic soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free alternative.
- For the best flavor and texture, serve the soup immediately after cooking.
- If rice noodles absorb too much broth, add a splash of vegetable broth or water when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
