Asian Rice Noodle Soup with Shrimp

This easy rice noodle soup is perfect for sore throats or cold nights.

© The Weary Chef 2013-2016

Author: Andi Gleeson

Servings Prep Time
2 -3 10 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 4 baby bok choy, chopped (separate white and green pieces)
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced very thin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce, or substitute regular soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 ounces pad thai rice noodles, (1/2 package)
  • 1 pound small raw shrimp, peeled (51-60/pound)
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced

Instructions:
  1. Heat sesame oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add white pieces of bok choy and carrots, saute for 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, and saute one minute longer.
  2. Add broth, water, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add uncooked noodles, and cook 2 minutes, separating noodles as they cook. Stir in shrimp, green onions, and green pieces of bok choy. Cook 2-3 minutes longer.
  4. Turn off heat, stir in rice vinegar, and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes:
  • If you prefer chicken instead of shrimp, add boneless, skinless chicken breasts with the broth. Simmer until chicken is heated through, remove to shred meat, and return to pot with noodles.
  • Adapted from Asian Chicken Noodle Soup at Eat, Live, Run.