Prawn and Vegetable Noodle Soup
A fragrant broth of star anise, ginger and lime with prawns, rice vermicelli and crunchy veg.
- Time30 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.99 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the water, star anise, ginger, garlic and cinnamon in a pan. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 15 minutes to build flavour.
15 min - 2
Soak the rice vermicelli in hot water for 5 minutes, then drain.
5 min - 3
Strain the broth back into the pan. Add the vinegar, carrots and pak choi and simmer for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the prawns and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until pink.
2 min 30 s - 5
Divide the noodles and beansprouts between bowls and ladle over the soup. Top with chilli, herbs and lime juice.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.