Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Ramen Noodle Soup

This is one way to glorify Ramen noodles using Thai hot and sour flavors and shrimp as a juicy protein treat. A simple, easy and delicious noodle soup you can savor anytime that will give you a satisfying feeling after and really feel good about the world even though how dreary it is outside. Spicy and addictive.

Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Ramen Noodle Soup

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• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 dry red chili, chopped thinly
• 1/2 inch ginger, peeled and sliced thinly
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp chili paste
• 1/2 lb shrimp, (I used frozen deveined and peeled ones)
• 1 cup fresh spinach, optional
• green onions and cilantro for garnish, optional
• 1 packet Ramen noodles, cooked without the seasoning packet

Place all the ingredients except the shrimp, green onions, spinach and Ramen noodles in a medium pot. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer and then add the shrimp and spinach.  Continue to simmer till the shrimp is cooked about 3 minutes.  

Divide the Ramen noodles into two soup bowls and add half of the soup.  Garnish with green onions and cilantro. Add more fish sauce or lime juice or the chili paste if you like.