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Thai Shrimp Coconut Noodle Soup

A quick and delicious shrimp noodle soup in a coconut broth that captures the bright flavors of Thai cuisine.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Noodles and Broth
  • 8 oz rice noodles or whatever noodle you fancy
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth, if you prefer
  • 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz
Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced or grated
  • 1 tbsp oil olive oil or coconut oil works wonders
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste the magic ingredient!
  • 1 cup fresh spinach because green is good!
  • 1 Juice of lime
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish (optional but oh-so-good!)

Method
 

Cooking Noodles
  1. Start by cooking the rice noodles according to package directions. Once they’re al dente, drain and rinse them under cold water to prevent sticking.
Sautéing
  1. In a large pot, heat your oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add sliced bell pepper, and sauté for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
Making the Broth
  1. Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, then mix in soy sauce and red curry paste. Allow this mixture to come to a gentle simmer.
Cooking Shrimp
  1. Once simmering, add in the shrimp and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3-5 minutes until the shrimp are pink and cooked through.
Finishing Touches
  1. Stir in the spinach and remove from heat. Squeeze lime juice into the soup.
Serving
  1. Divide cooked noodles into bowls, ladle over the soup, and top with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Notes

Substitute shrimp with chicken, tofu, or increase veggies. Store broth and noodles separately for meal prep to avoid mushiness.