Name: Slow Cooker Lemongrass Shrimp Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 cup light coconut milk; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 whole star anise; 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced; 3 stalks lemongrass, bruised and tied; 3 tbsp fish sauce; 4 kaffir lime leaves, knotted; 6 cups chicken or fish broth; 8 oz flat rice noodles; Garnishes: Thai basil, cilantro, lime wedges, Thai chilies, bean sprouts; Optional: 1 tbsp brown sugar

Fragrant lemongrass and ginger perfume a light coconut-kissed broth where plump shrimp and rice noodles luxuriate. This Vietnamese-inspired slow cooker pho delivers bright, aromatic comfort with zero babysitting—slurp-ready in hours.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This slow cooker lemongrass shrimp noodle soup is your tropical escape in a bowl—zesty lemongrass and lime leaf infuse a delicate, crystal-clear broth while shrimp poach to buttery perfection in the final minutes. The crockpot gently extracts maximum flavor from aromatics without clouding the soup, and rice noodles stay springy when added just before serving. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and lighter than takeout yet explodes with authentic Southeast Asian vibrancy. Perfect for busy weeknights: prep in the morning, come home to a house perfumed with citrus and spice. The interactive garnish bar—fresh herbs, chilies, bean sprouts—turns dinner into a fun, family-style event. Leftovers reheat beautifully, and the broth freezes like liquid gold for instant comfort anytime.

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Bruise Lemongrass → Smash stalks to release oils.
Toast Spices → Dry-toast star anise 1 min.
Shrimp Last → Add final 15 min to avoid rubber.
Noodles Separate → Prevents starch clouding broth.
Lime Leaf Knot → Easier fishing out later.
Fish Sauce Balance → Add gradually; taste final hour.
Coconut Milk Swirl → Light version; shake can well.
Herb Timing → Add at table for freshness.

Yield: 6 Servings

Slow Cooker Lemongrass Shrimp Noodle Soup

Bright lemongrass-coconut shrimp noodle soup simmers effortlessly in the slow cooker.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 4 hours

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup light coconut milk
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 whole star anise
2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
3 stalks lemongrass, bruised and tied
3 tbsp fish sauce
4 kaffir lime leaves, knotted
6 cups chicken or fish broth
8 oz flat rice noodles
Garnishes: Thai basil, cilantro, lime wedges, Thai chilies, bean sprouts
Optional: 1 tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

Bruise Aromatics → Trim lemongrass ends, smash stalks with knife back; tie into bundle with lime leaves.
Layer Crockpot → Place lemongrass bundle, ginger slices, star anise at bottom for maximum infusion.
Build Broth → Pour broth and fish sauce over aromatics; add sugar if desired—stir gently.
Slow Cook → Low 4 hours or high 2 hours; broth will turn fragrant and golden.
Coconut Swirl → Last 30 min, stir in light coconut milk—taste and adjust fish sauce.
Shrimp Poach → Final 15 min, nestle shrimp into broth—cover until pink and curled.
Noodle Soak → Meanwhile, soak rice noodles in hot water 8-10 min; drain and rinse.
Remove Solids → Discard lemongrass bundle, lime leaves, star anise, and ginger slices.
Bowl Assembly → Divide noodles into deep bowls; ladle steaming broth and shrimp over top.
Garnish Party → Pass fresh herbs, lime, chilies, and sprouts—let everyone customize and slurp.

Notes

Shrimp overcooks fast—add last 15 min only.
Lemongrass bundle prevents fibrous bits.
Light coconut keeps broth clear and bright.
Fresh garnishes are non-negotiable for authenticity.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 236Total Fat 6gSaturated Fat 3gUnsaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 160mgSodium 2071mgCarbohydrates 21gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 24g

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