Description
Vietnamese shrimp rice noodle soup brings delicate seafood flavors dancing through aromatic broth. Delightful rice noodles and succulent shrimp create a comforting meal that transports readers to Southeast Asian culinary landscapes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound small raw shrimp, peeled (51–60 per pound)
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 4 ounces (113 grams) pad Thai rice noodles (half a package)
- 4 baby bok choy, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or tamari (or substitute regular soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- Warm sesame oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, creating a fragrant base for the soup.
- Introduce chopped white sections of bok choy and carrots to the hot oil, sautéing for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables begin to tenderize and release their subtle aromas.
- Incorporate minced garlic and freshly grated ginger, stirring continuously for an additional minute to enhance the depth of flavor and release their essential oils.
- Pour chicken or vegetable broth and water into the pot, then integrate soy sauce and fish sauce, allowing the liquid to reach a vigorous boil.
- Gently add rice noodles to the simmering broth, carefully separating the strands as they soften and absorb the liquid, cooking for roughly 2 minutes.
- Introduce raw shrimp, remaining green sections of bok choy, and sliced green onions into the soup, cooking for 2-3 minutes until shrimp transform to a soft pink color and become translucent.
- Remove the pot from heat and splash in rice vinegar, creating a bright, tangy finish to the aromatic soup.
- Ladle the steaming soup into serving bowls, ensuring each portion contains a balanced mixture of noodles, vegetables, and succulent shrimp.
Notes
- Prep ingredients ahead to streamline cooking and reduce stress in the kitchen.
- Customize soup by swapping shrimp with tofu or chicken for dietary preferences.
- Fresh ingredients elevate the soup’s flavor, transforming a simple meal into a restaurant-quality experience.
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg