How to Make Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of Vietnamese cuisine, then you're in for a real treat with this delicious and comforting Vietnamese-Style Shrimp Soup. This soup is packed with vibrant flavors and aromas that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Hanoi or Saigon. It's a perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly evening, or to enjoy as a light and satisfying lunch.

With its combination of succulent shrimp, fragrant herbs, and a savory-sour broth, this soup is a true celebration of Vietna...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 1 cup shrimp stock
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce (Optional)
  • 20 peeled and deveined medium shrimp
  • 1 (6.75 ounce) package long rice noodles (rice vermicelli)
  • 2 green onions, chopped (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute. Add the spinach and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and cook until the spinach is hot, about 3 minutes. Pour in the chicken stock, shrimp stock, hot pepper sauce, and hoisin sauce. Recover, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  • Once the soup reaches a simmer, stir in the shrimp and noodles. Cover, and cook 4 minutes, then stir in the green onions, and cook 5 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
  • Nutrition

    212 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 52mg
    • Sodium: 1156mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 111mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 363mg