Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup

Making shrimp pho at home is easier than it seems, and this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. With a fragrant spiced broth, tender steamed shrimp, bok choy, rice noodles, and fresh cilantro, every bowl is light, flavorful, and deeply comforting.

Perfect for a chilly day, this homemade shrimp pho delivers warmth and satisfaction without being heavy. It’s a simple yet impressive soup that’s both nourishing and full of vibrant flavors.

Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup

Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup

Shrimp Pho Noodle Soup

Making shrimp pho at home is easier than it seems, and this recipe comes together in under 30 minutes. With a fragrant spiced broth, tender steamed shrimp, bok choy, rice noodles, and fresh cilantro, every bowl is light, flavorful, and deeply comforting.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rice noodles, uncooked
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 3 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp ginger, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 stalks lemon grass
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced and divided
  • 12 ounces large shrimp, peeled and deveined (save the shells!)
  • 2-3 leaves bok choy, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp cilantro, plus more for serving, chopped

Optional:

  • 1 cup button mushrooms, thinly sliced

Instructions

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