Simmered Shrimp Vegetable Noodle Soup with Tamarind

A light yet flavorful broth with plump shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a bright tamarind finish.

Cuisine: Asian

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 8 oz rice noodle
• 8 oz shrimp
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tbsp tamarind paste
• 2 stalks lemongrass
• 1 inch galangal
• 2 medium tomato
• 1 cup green bean
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 bruised lemongrass stalks and 1 inch sliced galangal, and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 2 diced medium tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in 2 tbsp tamarind paste and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then add 8 oz peeled shrimp. Simmer for 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink.
4. Step 4: Add 1 cup cut green beans and 8 oz rice noodles. Cook for 5 minutes until noodles are tender. Stir in 1 tbsp lime juice and 1 tbsp fish sauce.
5. Step 5: Remove lemongrass and galangal. Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.