Spicy Shrimp Noodle Soup
A vibrant, soul-warming bowl of spicy broth loaded with plump shrimp, ramen noodles, broccoli, and fresh herbs. Finished with bean sprouts, fresh basil, and a drizzle of chili sauce — this is comfort food with a serious kick.
Prep time
15 min
Cook time
20 min
Serves
Ingredients
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The Broth
- 4 cupschicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspfish sauce
- 1 tbspchili garlic sauce (sambal or sriracha)
- 1 tspsesame oil
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 tspfresh ginger, grated
The Bowl
- 200glarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 portionsramen or rice noodles
- 1 cupbroccoli florets
- ½ cupmushrooms, sliced
- handfulbean sprouts
- handfulfresh basil leaves
- handfulfresh cilantro, chopped
- 1lime, cut into wedges
- to drizzlechili sauce
Ingredients
The Broth
- 4 cupschicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbspsoy sauce
- 1 tbspfish sauce
- 1 tbspchili garlic sauce (sambal or sriracha)
- 1 tspsesame oil
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 tspfresh ginger, grated
The Bowl
- 200glarge shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 portionsramen or rice noodles
- 1 cupbroccoli florets
- ½ cupmushrooms, sliced
- handfulbean sprouts
- handfulfresh basil leaves
- handfulfresh cilantro, chopped
- 1lime, cut into wedges
- to drizzlechili sauce
Instructions
Build the Broth
- 1
In a medium pot, combine broth, soy sauce, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a gentle boil.
- 2
Add broccoli and mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes until just tender.
- 3
Add shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes until pink and opaque.
Assemble
- 1
Cook noodles separately according to package directions. Drain and divide between two deep bowls.
- 2
Ladle the hot broth and shrimp over the noodles.
- 3
Top with bean sprouts, fresh basil, and cilantro. Drizzle with extra chili sauce and serve with lime wedges.
Melissa's Notes
Adjust the chili sauce to your heat preference. A squeeze of fresh lime right before eating brightens the whole bowl.
Nutrition Information
Per serving — based on 2 servings
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary depending on the ingredients and brands used.
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