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Shrimp Pho – Vietnamese Noodle Soup

My Shrimp Pho is a faster, easier weeknight version that doesn’t require hours in the kitchen making the traditional bone-marrow broth.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 8 oz rice noodles (thin or pad thai style)
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds (or 1/2 teaspoon ground)
  • 2 cloves whole (or 1/4 teaspoon ground)
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns (or 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons ginger root (minced)
  • ½ tablespoon chili garlic paste
  • 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 strips lemon peel (use carrot peeler)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 8 cups bok choy (stem thinly sliced & leaves roughly chopped)
  • 1 lb Shrimp (raw)
Optional Garnishes
  • thinly sliced onion
  • slices Jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • hoisin sauce
  • Sriracha
  • bean sprouts
  • Thai basil

Instructions

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  1. Prepare rice noodles according to package directions and set aside.
  2. Toast coriander, cloves and peppercorns in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until they become aromatic. Remove from heat and crush with mortar and pestle or spice grinder; set aside.
  3. In a large soup pot, warm sesame oil over medium heat for 30-60 seconds until it starts to shimmer. Add ginger and chili garlic paste then stir for 30 seconds to release flavors.
  4. Stir in chicken broth, lemon peel, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, hoisin, cinnamon and reserved toasted spices. Bring mixture to a boil then add shrimp and bok choy.
  5. Continue to simmer until shrimp turns bright pink and bok choy wilts – about 3-4 minutes. Check for seasoning and add salt/pepper/soy if necessary.
  6. Divide rice noodles evenly between four large bowls and ladle soup into each bowl.
  7. Serve with optional garnishes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 65g (22%) Protein 31.9g (64%) Fat 6.3g (10%) Saturated Fat 0.6g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 1839mg (77%) Fiber 3.1g (12%) Sugar 3.2g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 65g 22%
Protein 31.9g 64%
Fat 6.3g 10%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g 34%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 1839mg 77%
Fiber 3.1g 12%
Sugar 3.2g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.