Best 2 Vietnamese Style Shrimp Soup Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Vietnam, where aromatic shrimp soup reigns supreme. Discover the secrets to crafting this iconic dish, a harmonious blend of fresh shrimp, fragrant herbs, a symphony of spices, and a rich, flavorful broth that will transport you to the heart of Southeast Asia. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking to expand your culinary repertoire, this guide will unveil the essential techniques and ingredients you need to create an authentic Vietnamese-style shrimp soup that will leave your senses craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

VIETNAMESE-STYLE SHRIMP SOUP



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Quick and tastes like a authentic vietnamese soup :) Before throwing anything into the pot, make sure all your ingredients are prepped- this soup is really quick cooking!

Provided by culinarychaos

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood     Shrimp Soup

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

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
1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
20 peeled and deveined medium shrimp
1 (6.75 ounce) package long rice noodles (rice vermicelli)
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • 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 Facts : Calories 211.9 calories, Carbohydrate 28.6 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 1156.2 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

VIETNAMESE STYLE SPINACH & SHRIMP SOUP



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This spinach and shrimp soup is delicious.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Seafood

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp each grated ginger and minced garlic
10 oz package frozen spinach thawed
8 c chicken or shrimp stock
3 star anise
2 Tbsp fish sauce
16 peeled and deveined shrimp
4 oz rice noodles cooked according to directions and drained
3 green onions chopped
1/2 c cilantro chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Add the oil to a large pot. Stir in the garlic & ginger and cook 1 minute. Stir in the spinach and cook about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock, fish sauce, star anise. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer.
  • 2. Stir in the shrimp and noodles. Cook 3 minutes. Add the green onions and cook 5 more minutes. Remove the star anise before serving and garnish with cilantro.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • To make the shrimp broth, use shrimp shells and heads. This will give the broth a rich flavor.
  • If you don't have shrimp shells and heads, you can use store-bought shrimp broth. However, homemade shrimp broth is always better.
  • Add vegetables to the soup for extra flavor and nutrition. Common vegetables used in Vietnamese shrimp soup include carrots, celery, and onions.
  • Season the soup with fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the soup with rice noodles, herbs, and bean sprouts.
  • For a spicy soup, add some chili peppers or Sriracha sauce.

Conclusion:

Vietnamese shrimp soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The soup is made with fresh shrimp, vegetables, and herbs, and is seasoned with fish sauce, salt, and pepper. The soup is served with rice noodles, and is often garnished with herbs and bean sprouts.

There are many different variations of Vietnamese shrimp soup, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. For example, you can add different vegetables, herbs, and spices to the soup. You can also adjust the amount of fish sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

No matter how you make it, Vietnamese shrimp soup is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to please everyone at the table.

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