Thai Prawn Noodle Soup is my go-to dish for vibrant flavors and quick preparation. I love how it brings Thai cuisine’s essence to my table effortlessly.
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Thai prawn noodle soup recipe
Thai Prawn Noodle Soup is one of the top noodle soups in Asia. It is loved by many for its unique taste. The dish combines prawns and noodles in a broth with traditional Thai ingredients.
Thai flavors are fragrant, light, and slightly spicy. It’s not overpowering and perfect on a summer’s evening. Thai prawn soup with noodles is not a Winter soup. It is a perfect light meal for outdoor dining and creates a refreshing experience.
This noodle soup goes well with fresh herbs like cilantro, Thai basil, lime, and chili peppers. For dipping sauces, try chili sauce or peanut sauce for extra flavor.
You can enjoy the soup with mojitos, light beers, Thai beer, or pineapple cocktails. Non-alcoholic options include Thai iced tea, coconut water, lemonade, limeade, or jasmine tea.
The recipe for this Asian noodle soup takes only 15 minutes to prepare. Here is how to make Thai prawn noodle soup:
Thai Prawn Noodle Soup
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1 packet rice noodles Ready To Wok or another similar type of other brands
- 800 ml vegetable stock
- 4 tbsp coconut milk
- 1/2 an onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 small bell pepper cut into thin strips
- 1 carrot thinly sliced
- Handful of prawns
- Handful of sugar snap peas chopped
- 1 red chilli finely chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger finely chopped
- 1 kaffir lime leaf optional
- A few fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
- Heat 1 tsp light vegetable oil in a deep wok and add the diced onion and garlic. Gently fry over a low heat until beginning to soften.
- Add the carrot, pepper, and sugar snap peas and turn up the heat. Stir fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add the vegetable stock, coconut milk, lime juice and fish sauce. Reduce heat and stir well. Add the kaffir leaf, ginger, chilli, prawns and noodles, continuing to stir for a couple of minutes until everything is warmed through.
- To serve, discard the kaffir lime leaf and sprinkle with a few coriander leaves.
Notes
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Variations
Thai prawn noodle soup has numerous variations. Here are some popular ones:
- Thai shrimp noodle soup with vegetables includes vegetables like bok choy and mushrooms. Fish sauce and lime juice enhance its flavor.
- Peanut prawn noodle soup incorporates nutty flavors with peanut butter or crushed peanuts. It is garnished with chopped peanuts and fresh herbs.
- Tom yum style is inspired by Thai tom yum. This soup emphasizes a sour and spicy flavor. Ingredients include lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves. The broth is clear, not creamy.
- Coconut curry variations include coconut milk and curry paste. Spices like garam masala and turmeric enhance the flavor.
- Broth variations use shrimp shells for broth. This approach is authentic.
- Healthy versions use zucchini or rice noodles, not the traditional ones.