Description
This easy one-pot Thai Shrimp Soup with Noodles combines tender shrimp, creamy coconut milk, vibrant Thai red curry, and fresh vegetables for a flavorful and comforting meal ready in just 15 minutes.
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, cooking for 4 minutes until softened.
- Add Aromatics and Curry Paste: Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and Thai red curry paste. Cook for another minute until fragrant to release their flavors.
- Simmer Soup Base: Pour in the vegetable broth, coconut milk, and fish sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil to develop a rich and creamy base.
- Cook Shrimp and Noodles: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp along with the rice noodles. 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 for brightness. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro, green onions, and Thai chilies if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor, but frozen shrimp can be thawed and used as well.
- Adjust the amount of Thai red curry paste based on your spice preference for milder or spicier soup.
- Substitute fish sauce with soy sauce for a vegetarian option, but this will alter the traditional flavor.
- Rice noodles cook quickly; avoid overcooking to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Garnishes like cilantro, green onions, and Thai chilies add fresh contrasting flavors and a bit of heat.
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
