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Quick Shrimp Coconut Soup with Asian Noodles (17-Minute Recipe)

Published: Nov 2, 2019 · Modified: Aug 9, 2022 by Nicole B.

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This easy and quick shrimp coconut soup with Asian noodles is delicious and comes together in under 20 minutes! It has great flavor from chili powder seasoning, fresh jalapeños, lime juice, coconut milk and more. You can use ramen, soba or hokkien noodles, your choice!

Shrimp coconut soup with noodles in a bowl with a spoon and fresh slices of lime.
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  • Why make this recipe?
  • What’s in the soup?
  • What type of shrimp are best for this soup?
  • What type of Asian noodles are best for this soup?
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  • More Asian-inspired recipes:
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Why make this recipe?

This soup makes a satisfying meal, is full of complex and perfectly balanced flavors and is very quick and easy to make. (For more soups like that, be sure to also check out this broccoli sausage soup and this chicken paprika soup!)

What’s in the soup?

This soup is made with flavorful ingredients that you typically find in Asian soup recipes, such as coconut milk, minced shallot, garlic, jalapeno pepper and fresh lime juice. Chicken broth and chili powder seasoning (a spice blend made from various ground chili peppers, herbs and other spices) add delicious flavor and the needed umami to the soup.

Ingredients for coconut shrimp soup on a kitchen counter.
You need vegetable oil, coconut milk, chili powder seasoning, lime, shallot, garlic, jalapeno, shrimp, chicken broth and Asian noodles for this soup.

What type of shrimp are best for this soup?

Extra large shrimp work well for this soup but you can use any size shrimp you like. You can leave the tails on for a prettier presentation or take them off before cooking.

What type of Asian noodles are best for this soup?

You can use ramen, soba or hokkien noodles for this recipe.

How to make it:

See full ingredients & instructions in the recipe card below!

This soup is very simple to make and you only need one pot.

Step 1. Saute the vegetables.

Sauted shallot and jalapeno pepper in a Dutch oven.

Step 2. Add garlic, chicken broth, coconut milk and chili powder seasoning.

Sauted vegetables and coconut milk being stirred in a Dutch oven.

Step 3. Bring the soup to a simmer, then add the shrimp and cook through.

Shrimp coconut soup being stirred in a Dutch oven.

Step 4. Add the noodles, then sprinkle with lime juice and chopped cilantro (optional) and serve.

Shrimp coconut soup with Asian noodles being stirred in a Dutch oven.

Frequently asked questions:

How spicy is this soup?

The level of spiciness in this soup is determined by the chili powder seasoning and the fresh jalapeno peppers. Use mild chili powder seasoning for a milder flavor and medium chili powder seasoning for more heat.
The heat in the jalapeños sits almost entirely in the ribs and seeds, so the more ribs and seeds you remove, the less spicy the soup will be.Jalapeno pepper with ribs and seeds.

Can you overcook shrimp in soup?

Yes, it’s possible to overcook shrimp in soup but it’s easy to prevent that from happening. As long as you add the shrimp at the end of the cooking process and only cook them for a few minutes, they won’t overcook.

When should you add shrimp to soup?

Shrimp only need a few minutes to cook, therefore you should add shrimp to soup at the end of the cooking process.

More Asian-inspired recipes:

  • Fried Coconut Rice with Shrimp
  • Ginger Lime Cilantro Soy Sauce-Marinated Asian-Style Chicken Wings
  • Golden Fried Honey Ginger Sesame Tofu
  • Cold Asian Noodle Salad with Grilled Shrimp

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Shrimp coconut soup with noodles in a bowl with a spoon and fresh slices of lime.

Quick Shrimp Coconut Soup with Asian Noodles

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 17 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Thai
Servings 2
Calories (estimated) 555 kcal

Equipment:

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • knife and cutting board
  • garlic press (optional)
  • medium-size pot or Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon

Ingredients:
  

  • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium-sized shallot, peeled and minced
  • 2 medium-sized jalapeño peppers,* minced, part of the ribs and seeds removed
  • 1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced or pressed through a garlic press
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder seasoning**
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 6 ounces raw shrimp (I like extra large but you can use any size), thawed, peeled and deveined, tail on or off
  • 3 ounces cooked Asian-style noodles, such as ramen, soba or hokkien
  • a few drops of lime juice
  • chopped cilantro, as garnish (optional)

Instructions:
 

  • Heat the oil in a pot until shimmering. Add shallot and jalapeño and saute until slightly softened (about 2 minutes).
  • Add garlic, chili powder, broth and coconut milk and bring to a boil.
  • Add the shrimp, turn down the heat and simmer until the shrimp are cooked through (2-3 minutes).
  • Add the noodles and heat through (a few seconds). Fill into bowls and sprinkle with a few drops of lime juice. Top with cilantro and serve.

Notes:

*The level of spiciness in this soup is mostly determined by the chili powder seasoning and the fresh jalapeno peppers. The more ribs and seeds of the peppers you remove, the less spicy the soup will be.
**I recommend that you use high-quality chili powder seasoning from a dedicated spice shop rather than a regular grocery store, it will make a huge difference in the flavor of the soup. You can also make your own chili powder seasoning.

Nutrition Information (Estimated):

Calories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 40.7gProtein: 31.4gFat: 29.2gSaturated Fat: 18.5gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 2023mgPotassium: 555mgFiber: 3.2gSugar: 3.1gCalcium: 105mgIron: 4mg

Nutrition values provided on this website are generated from a nutrition database and are estimates only. The accuracy of the nutrition information for any recipe on this website is not guaranteed. Nutrition values can vary quite a lot depending on which brands are used.

Keywords: Asian shrimp coconut soup, shrimp coconut soup, shrimp coconut soup with asian noodles
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  1. Michelle

    August 11, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    This looks great!

    What kind of noodles do you like to put in this? I think that rice noodles would be great, but so would so many other types!

    Reply
    • Nicole B.

      August 11, 2014 at 3:27 pm

      Thanks, Michelle! I’ve used only chuka soba in this soup so far but I think rice noodles would be really good too!

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