Here’s a vibrant, aromatic, and spicy Thai-inspired noodle soup packed with shrimp, coconut milk, and fresh veggies—perfect for a comforting yet bold meal!
🥥 Thai Shrimp Coconut Noodle Soup 🍤🍜
Silky rice noodles swim in a fragrant coconut-lemongrass broth with plump shrimp, mushrooms, bell peppers, and spinach. A harmony of spicy, savory, and tangy flavors!
📋 INGREDIENTS:
For the Broth:
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or neutral oil)
- 1 stalk lemongrass (bruised, cut into 3″ pieces)
- 3 kaffir lime leaves (or 1 tbsp lime zest + 1 bay leaf)
- 1-inch ginger (sliced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 shallot (thinly sliced)
- 1-2 Thai chilies (or 1 tbsp chili paste) 🌶️
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced) 🫑
- 4 oz shiitake mushrooms (sliced) 🍄
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
- 3 cups seafood or veggie broth
- 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce)
- 1 tbsp palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp lime juice (plus wedges for serving)
For the Noodles & Protein:
- 8 oz rice noodles (or vermicelli)
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled, deveined) 🍤
- 2 cups baby spinach (or bok choy)
- Garnishes: Fresh cilantro, Thai basil, chopped peanuts, chili oil
👩🍳 INSTRUCTIONS:
1️⃣ Prep noodles: Cook rice noodles per package instructions. Rinse with cold water, drain, and set aside.
2️⃣ Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add lemongrass, ginger, garlic, shallot, and chilies. Sauté 2-3 mins until fragrant.
3️⃣ Build the broth: Add bell pepper, mushrooms, coconut milk, broth, lime leaves, fish sauce, and sugar. Simmer 10 mins to meld flavors.
4️⃣ Cook shrimp & greens: Add shrimp and spinach, simmer 2-3 mins until shrimp turn pink. Stir in lime juice.
5️⃣ Assemble: Divide noodles into bowls. Ladle hot broth, shrimp, and veggies over them.
6️⃣ Garnish & serve: Top with cilantro, Thai basil, peanuts, and a drizzle of chili oil. Serve with lime wedges!
Spice Control:
- Mild: Omit chilies, use ½ tsp chili paste.
- Extra heat: Add sliced bird’s eye chilies or sriracha!
Total Time: 30 mins | Serves: 4
This soup is light yet luxurious, with layers of Thai flavors. Pair with a crisp lemongrass-ginger iced tea or a cold beer!