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Authentic Shrimp Rice Noodle Soup: A Comforting Asian-Inspired Recipe

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A comforting Asian-inspired soup featuring tender shrimp, rice noodles, and aromatic broth with herbs and spices.

 

Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces rice noodles
  • 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup sliced shiitake or cremini mushrooms
  • 2 cups chopped bok choy
  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
  • 3 whole star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, lightly crushed
  • 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced and divided
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add star anise and cinnamon; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  3. Add ginger and garlic, cooking for 30-45 seconds until aromatic but not browned.
  4. Add mushrooms and sauté for 2 minutes, then add broth, fish sauce, soy sauce, lemongrass, and half the jalapeño. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Remove and discard star anise, cinnamon, and lemongrass.
  6. Add bok choy and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  8. Divide noodles among serving bowls and ladle soup over top. Garnish with remaining jalapeño and additional cilantro.

Notes

For a spicier soup, include additional jalapeño or add chili oil. Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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Keywords: shrimp soup, rice noodle soup, Asian soup, seafood soup, Thai-inspired soup

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