Description
This comforting Pad Thai Soup with Shrimps and Vegetables combines the classic flavors of Pad Thai in a warm, nourishing broth. Featuring tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, and traditional seasonings like red curry paste and ginger, this soup is a quick and healthy meal perfect for any day.
Ingredients
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Broth and Base
- 4 cups sodium-free chicken stock
- 1 shallot, finely sliced
- ½ teaspoon ginger, thinly sliced and grated
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ lemon juice
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 medium carrot, finely sliced
- 2 slices bok choy, sliced 1 inch thick
- 3 mushrooms, stem removed and thinly sliced
- 0 scallions, handful chopped
Main Ingredients
- 7 ounces Pad Thai noodles
- 1 pound shrimps, peeled and deveined
- 1 tsp red curry paste
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a large heavy-bottomed pan, combine the chicken stock, shallot, grated ginger, sugar, and carrot. Bring the mixture to a simmering boil to develop the flavors.
- Make Garlic Paste: On a cutting board, sprinkle sea salt over the 2 garlic cloves. Using the flat side of a knife blade, mash and smash the garlic and salt together until it forms a chunky paste. Add this garlic paste to the simmering broth for depth and aroma.
- Add Curry and Mushrooms: Stir in the red curry paste and the sliced mushrooms into the broth, allowing them to soften and infuse the soup.
- Cook Noodles and Shrimp: Add the Pad Thai noodles to the pot and cook for about 3 minutes. Then add the shrimps and bok choy, cooking until the noodles are tender and shrimps are cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with sliced red chili peppers and chopped scallions, then sprinkle fresh lemon juice over the top to brighten the flavors before serving.
Notes
- Pad Thai is incredibly versatile – you can adjust the protein or vegetables to your preference.
- This soup is especially comforting during cold weather, making it a perfect hearty meal.
- Using sodium-free chicken stock helps control the saltiness of the soup.
- Adjust the amount of red curry paste according to your spice preference.
- Fresh lemon juice added at the end elevates the soup’s brightness and balances flavors.
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
