Description
A comforting and flavorful Pad Thai Soup featuring tender shrimps, fresh vegetables, and savory Pad Thai noodles simmered in a fragrant, mildly spicy broth. This quick and easy recipe blends classic Thai ingredients with the warmth of noodle soup, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
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Broth and Flavorings
- 4 cups sodium-free chicken stock
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 shallot, finely sliced
- ½ teaspoon ginger, thinly sliced and grated
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp red curry paste
Vegetables
- 1 medium carrot, finely sliced
- 2 slices bok choy, sliced 1 inch thick
- 3 mushrooms, stem removed and thinly sliced
- 0 scallions, handful chopped
Protein and Noodles
- 7 ounces Pad Thai noodles
- 1 pound shrimps, peeled and deveined
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large heavy-bottom pan, combine the chicken stock, finely sliced shallot, grated ginger, sugar, and finely sliced carrot. Bring the mixture to a simmering boil over medium heat, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Make garlic paste: On a cutting board, sprinkle sea salt onto the garlic cloves. Using the flat side of a knife blade, smash and mash the garlic and salt together until you form a chunky paste. Add this garlic paste to the simmering broth, stirring it in to release its aroma.
- Add curry and mushrooms: Stir in the red curry paste and thinly sliced mushrooms. Let the soup continue to simmer so the mushrooms soften and the curry flavor infuses the broth.
- Cook the noodles: Add the Pad Thai noodles to the soup and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and to allow the noodles to soften.
- Add shrimps and bok choy: Add the peeled and deveined shrimps along with the sliced bok choy to the pot. Continue cooking until the noodles are fully cooked and shrimps turn pink and opaque, about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with sliced red chili peppers (optional), chopped scallions, and a generous sprinkle of fresh lemon juice for brightness. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Pad Thai is very versatile and can be customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- This soup is especially comforting on cold days, providing warmth and vibrant flavors in one bowl.
- For a spicier kick, add more red curry paste or fresh chili slices.
- Use sodium-free chicken stock to control the salt content in the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 129 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 893 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 285 mg
