Ingredients
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1 (3 inch) piece fresh ginger, halved lengthwise
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1 medium sweet onion, halved crosswise, divided
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6 cups lower-sodium chicken broth
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3 whole star anise
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1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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8 ounces thin rice noodles
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2 cups chopped bok choy
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1 cup diagonally sliced carrots
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8 ounces sliced white mushrooms
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12 ounces small peeled, deveined raw shrimp
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2 tablespoons lime juice
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1 tablespoon fish sauce
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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½ cup fresh mung bean sprouts
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½ cup fresh mint leaves
Directions
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Preheat broiler to high with a rack about 5 inches from heat source. Place ginger and 1 onion half, cut-sides up, on a large rimmed baking sheet. Broil until charred, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large saucepan. Add broth, star anise and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced to 4 cups, about 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, drizzle another large baking sheet with canola oil. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add rice noodles; cook according to package directions, about 4 minutes. Drain the noodles and lay them flat on the prepared baking sheet. Set aside. Thinly slice the remaining onion half; set aside.
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Once the broth has reduced, remove and discard the onion half, ginger, star anise and cinnamon stick. Return the broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in bok choy, carrots and mushrooms. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in shrimp. Cook, stirring once or twice, until the shrimp are opaque, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice, fish sauce and sugar. Divide the noodles among 4 bowls and ladle the soup evenly into the bowls. Serve with the reserved thinly sliced sweet onion, bean sprouts and mint.
To make ahead
Make broth (Step 1); strain, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
401 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
70g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 cup broth, noodles & vegetables & about 3 oz. shrimp | |
Calories 401 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 70g | 25% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 9g | |
Added Sugars 1g | 2% |
Protein 19g | 38% |
Total Fat 5g | 6% |
Cholesterol 107mg | 36% |
Vitamin A 7061IU | 141% |
Vitamin C 29mg | 32% |
Vitamin D 2IU | 1% |
Vitamin E 2mg | 13% |
Folate 84mcg | 21% |
Vitamin K 27mcg | 23% |
Sodium 655mg | 28% |
Calcium 146mg | 11% |
Iron 7mg | 39% |
Magnesium 60mg | 14% |
Potassium 518mg | 11% |
Zinc 2mg | 18% |
Vitamin B12 1mcg | 42% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.