Thai Shrimp Coconut Noodle Soup 🍤🥥🍜
Ingredients:
For the Soup Base:
1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
1 small onion, diced 🧅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated 🌿
1 tablespoon red curry paste 🌶️
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 🍜
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk 🥥
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional, for authentic Thai flavor)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar 🍯
Juice of 1 lime 🍋
For the Protein & Noodles:
12 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined 🍤
6 oz rice noodles (or your favorite noodles) 🍜
Toppings & Garnishes:
½ cup shredded carrots 🥕
½ cup bean sprouts 🌱
2 green onions, chopped 🧅
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
1 red chili or red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat) 🌶️
Directions:
1️⃣ Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add diced onion, garlic, and ginger, cooking for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 more minute.
2️⃣ Build the Broth:
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and coconut milk.
Add fish sauce (if using), soy sauce, and brown sugar.
Bring to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
3️⃣ Cook the Shrimp & Noodles:
Add the shrimp to the simmering soup and cook until pink, about 3-4 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4️⃣ Finish & Serve:
Stir in the fresh lime juice and taste for seasoning. Adjust salt, spice, or sweetness if needed.
Divide the cooked noodles into bowls and pour the hot soup over them.
5️⃣ Garnish & Enjoy!
Top with shredded carrots, bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro, and red chili (if using).
Serve hot and enjoy this cozy, flavor-packed Thai soup! 😍