Ingredients
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- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 200g flat rice noodles
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 bok choi, leaves separated and washed
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup Nam Prik (Thai chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (omit for a vegetarian/vegan option)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Fresh lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring the vegetable or chicken broth and water to a boil.
- Add the rice noodles to the boiling broth and cook according to the package instructions until tender. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the bok choi, bean sprouts, and green onions to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are just tender, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the Nam Prik, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Return the cooked noodles to the pot.
- Add the lime juice and heat the soup until it’s hot and steaming.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Nam Prik can be spicy, so adjust the amount according to your heat preference.
- You can add other vegetables like sliced mushrooms or red bell peppers for extra nutrition and flavor.
- For a non-vegetarian version, consider adding shrimp, chicken, or tofu for additional protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 2 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg (varies with soy sauce and fish sauce used)
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg (without fish sauce)
Keywords: Thai Rice Noodle Soup, Bok Choi Soup, Nam Prik, Thai Cuisine, Healthy Soup Recipe