• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Salt & Lavender logo
  • Recipes
  • 30 Minute Meals
  • About
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
search icon
Homepage link
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • 30 Minute Meals
  • About
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Fish & Seafood

    Asian Style Shrimp and Noodle Soup

    Published: Jan 20, 2016 / Updated: Aug 24, 2020 / 16 Comments

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my affiliate disclosure for more details.

    Jump to Recipe

    This Asian style shrimp and noodle soup recipe is healthy, tastes fresh, and is comforting. Ready in 30 minutes.

    Asian-style shrimp and noodle soup in a metal bowl with mint and cilantro garnish

    The first time I made this soup I used an entire one pound package of noodles, and it soaked up most of the broth. I like to think of myself as someone who knows how to cook, but when it comes to measuring spaghetti or noodles, I really suck.

    It didn't taste bad; it just wasn't soup. You'd think that the directions on the noodle package would have tipped me off when it said "cook in 12 cups of water," but Natasha doesn't follow directions. Since my husband and I don't need to eat for 10, a third of the noodles work a lot better!

    Anyway, this soup is really tasty and isn't as labor intensive as making a proper pho, for example. It's very doable on a weeknight, and the fresh herbs are a nice treat in the middle of January.

    I hope you enjoy this Asian style shrimp and noodle soup!

    This Asian style shrimp and noodle soup is healthy, fresh, and comforting. Ready in 30 minutes.

    Asian Style Shrimp and Noodle Soup

    This Asian-inspired soup is flavorful and easy to make.
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Saved!
    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 cups water
    • 2 (10 fluid ounce) cans chicken broth
    • Juice of 1/2 lime
    • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice
    • 1 peeled chunk of ginger (about the size of a teaspoon)
    • 1 teaspoon chili pepper (optional)
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh mint chopped
    • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1-2 tablespoons spring onions chopped
    • 1/3 lb. Chinese style noodles (I used 1/3 of a package)
    • 3/4 pound medium shrimp

    Instructions
     

    • If shrimp are frozen, run them under cool water until thawed. Peel and devein. Set aside.
    • Add water, chicken broth, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, Chinese five spice, ginger, and chili pepper to a pot on high heat.
    • Meanwhile, prepare herbs. Chop the basil, mint, and cilantro, and add to the pot. Mince the garlic into the pot. Chop spring onions and set aside.
    • When the broth starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium and add the noodles and cook for about five minutes, until noodles are soft.
    • Add the shrimp and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
    • Take out ginger chunk then serve immediately and add spring onions on top. You can garnish it with extra mint and basil leaves if desired.
    Keyword shrimp noodle soup
    Author Natasha Bull
    « Dijon Pork Tenderloin
    Chorizo, White Bean, and Potato Soup »

    Loved this recipe? Share it:

    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. simonacallas says

      January 22, 2016 at 12:33 AM

      Oh, how beautiful it looks! Gorgeous colors and presentation ❤ You made an art from a simple dish 🙂 Congratulations! ❤

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 22, 2016 at 6:41 AM

        Thank you!! ?

        Reply
    2. Jay Gaulard @ IndustryEats says

      January 21, 2016 at 4:02 PM

      Hi Natasha,

      Please allow me to compliment you on your recipe photo. Is it just me or does the dark blue background go perfectly with the greens in the herbs? Well done. I keep looking at those greens. I really like them. Moving on - the recipe looks awesome. I'll have to give this one a try. Shrimp is one of my favorites.

      Jay

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 21, 2016 at 4:11 PM

        Thank you!! I appreciate the compliment 🙂

        Reply
    3. karrie @ Tasty Ever After says

      January 21, 2016 at 7:01 AM

      I adore all Asian noodle soups and I really like easy, so this recipe is a keeper for me! I suck at measuring noodles too. It's just the Hubby and I but every single time I make noodles, I always keep adding more dry noodles to the boiling water, thinking that there's just not enough in the pot. Then when they are ready, I've made enough for 20 people! Hahaha! #mybad 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 21, 2016 at 8:25 AM

        Thanks Karrie! Haha there is a theme going in the comments section re: making too many noodles. I like how I'm not the only one!

        Reply
    4. Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says

      January 20, 2016 at 3:23 PM

      My daughter is into miso soup and loves noodles so this might be something to try with her. And I love your styling with the fresh herbs. 🙂

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 20, 2016 at 3:28 PM

        Thanks Annemarie! Let me know if she likes it 🙂

        Reply
    5. Beth says

      January 20, 2016 at 1:56 PM

      That looks delicious! The fresh herbs are a nice touch. I might try it tonight!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 20, 2016 at 2:40 PM

        Thanks Beth! Let me know if you do try it.

        Reply
    6. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

      January 20, 2016 at 1:04 PM

      Haha, I am terrible at measuring noodles too! And reading package instructions 🙂 This soup looks perfect for the winter weather, and I love the asian flavors. Plus it is a 30 minute meal? Sold. Pinning!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 20, 2016 at 1:06 PM

        I like how all the comments talk about mis-measuring noodles 🙂 Thanks for pinning!!

        Reply
    7. Keri @ Fashionable Foods says

      January 20, 2016 at 12:54 PM

      I'd love a bowl of this right now - looks so tasty and perfect for cold weather! I'm the same when it comes to measuring noodles!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 20, 2016 at 12:57 PM

        Thanks Keri. I am seeing a trend here with the noodle issues 😀

        Reply
    8. Tania @ COOKTORIA says

      January 20, 2016 at 8:44 AM

      This sounds like a very tasty soup, Natasha! I will give it a try! (I am just missing fish sauce and shrimp from the ingredient list).
      P.S. I also tend to overuse noodles in soup, so you are not alone!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 20, 2016 at 8:46 AM

        Thanks Tania! Haha I'm glad I'm not the only one that has that issue 🙂

        Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Natasha Bull, founder and author of Salt & Lavender, in the kitchen

    Hi! I'm Natasha. Salt & Lavender is a recipe blog with a focus on delicious comfort food using everyday ingredients. Beat the weekday grind with hundreds of easy-to-follow and hassle-free recipes!  Read more...

    FREE 10 Easy Chicken Recipes E-book

    ​

      ​

      BROWSE RECIPES:

      Footer

      • Contact
      • FAQ
      • Site Policies
      • For Bloggers
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • Pinterest
      • Twitter

      · Copyright © 2023 Salt & Lavender Inc ·