thai style hot and sour soup with shrimp & noodles

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beulah, MI
Updated on Mar 9, 2026

I used thick Japanese style noodles which added a silky taste to the dish.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 lemongrass stalks, trimmed to the bottom 8 inches.
  • 4 scallions, white and green parts separated.
  • 2 dried Thai chilies
  • 1 lemon zest slices only
  • 1 lime zest slices only
  • 2 inch piece of ginger, sliced
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 4 ounces Japanese style wavy wheat noodles
  • 8 ounces oyster mushrooms, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 12 ounces cherry, tomatoes halved
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

How To Make thai style hot and sour soup with shrimp & noodles

  • Step 1
    Place the lemongrass and the white parts of the scallions on a cutting board. Roughly chop them and throw them in a large pot. Add the zests, chilies, and the ginger.
  • Step 2
    Pour the stock into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Strain the stock. Place the stock back into the pot and add the sugar, mushrooms, fish sauce, and green parts of the scallions in 1/2-inch cuts.
  • Step 4
    Cook the noodles according to package directions and drain. Place the noodles in 4 bowls.
  • Step 5
    Add the mushrooms and cherry tomatoes to the pot. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Add the shrimp and lime juice, take off the heat, and let sit until the shrimp are pink.
  • Step 7
    Ladle into the bowls with the noodles and top with cilantro.

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Category: Fish Soups
Ingredient: Seafood
Culture: Thai
Method: Stove Top

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