Description
Lemongrass Noodle Soup with Ginger and Shiitake Mushrooms is a fragrant, soul-warming dish with a light, aromatic broth infused with lemongrass, ginger, and garlic. The soup is complemented by tender shiitake mushrooms and rice noodles, offering a zesty and nourishing meal that’s vegan-friendly and perfect for any season.
Ingredients
2 lemongrass stalks, trimmed and smashed
2-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
4 cups vegetable broth
200g shiitake mushrooms (fresh or dried and rehydrated)
2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
200g rice noodles or vermicelli
2 tbsp lime juice
1–2 tsp chili flakes or fresh chili (optional)
2 green onions, chopped
Fresh cilantro or Thai basil, chopped
1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for richness)
Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large pot, combine vegetable broth, smashed lemongrass stalks, sliced ginger, and crushed garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Cook the mushrooms: Add sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until tender. If using dried mushrooms, rehydrate them first in warm water, then slice.
- Season the broth: Stir in soy sauce or tamari, lime juice, and chili flakes or fresh chili if using. Adjust salt and seasonings to taste.
- Prepare the noodles: Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth and mushrooms over the noodles.
- Garnish and serve: Top each bowl with chopped green onions, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of sesame oil if desired. Serve with extra lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, use fresh Thai chilies or add chili paste.
- Add coconut milk for a creamier texture and a more Thai-inspired flavor.
- Stir in more vegetables like bok choy or snow peas for added nutrition and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
