Spicy Laksa Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Spicy Laksa Soup! This creamy, flavorful Malaysian dish is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Discover the recipe today.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 people

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

3 cloves garlic
2 shallots
1 piece fresh ginger (about 3 cm) grated
2 stalks lemongrass (tender parts only) finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon shrimp paste optional; substitute with miso for vegetarian
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
400 ml coconut milk
700 ml chicken or vegetable broth
300 g cooked shrimp, chicken, or tofu
150 g cooked rice noodles
100 g bean sprouts
a handful fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime cut into wedges
2 hard-boiled eggs (optional) halved

Equipment

Blender or mortar and pestle
Large pot
Sharp knife and cutting board
Bowls for serving
Measuring spoons

Method

In a blender or mortar, combine the garlic, shallots, ginger, lemongrass, red chilies, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and shrimp paste. Blend until smooth.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the laksa paste and let it sizzle for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour in the coconut milk and broth, stirring well to combine. Let the soup simmer for 10 minutes.
Add your choice of protein—shrimp, chicken, or tofu—and cook for another 5 minutes.
Divide the cooked rice noodles among bowls. Top with bean sprouts and ladle the hot soup over. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, boiled eggs, and optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients make all the difference—use them whenever possible. Adjust the number of chilies based on your spice preference. Don’t skip on garnishes; they add freshness and texture. If you have leftovers, cool the soup completely before storing it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. You can freeze it for longer storage. Remember to keep the noodles separate if you plan to freeze.