Prawn Noodle Soup Recipe – Easy Laksa-Style Comfort Bowl

^{Published on November 28th, 2025}

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There’s something instantly soothing about a steaming bowl of prawn noodle soup. Soft noodles, juicy prawns and a fragrant coconut broth make this dish feel like a hug in a bowl – bright, zesty and full of spice. This laksa-style prawn noodle soup is quick enough for a weeknight, yet special enough to serve when friends come over.

In this post, we’ll walk through the ingredients and simple step-by-step method, plus a few easy tweaks so you can tailor this prawn noodle soup to your taste.

This prawn noodle soup ticks all the boxes for busy home cooks:

• Ready in around 20 minutes from start to finish
• Full of flavour thanks to laksa paste, fresh herbs and coconut milk
• A balanced bowl with protein, vegetables and noodles all in one
• Easy to adjust the level of heat, richness and veg content

If you love takeaway-style noodle soups but want something fresher and lighter, this prawn noodle soup will quickly become a favourite.

Ingredients (serves 4)

28g fresh coriander, leaves picked
25g fresh mint, leaves picked
185g laksa paste
400ml coconut milk
1 tsp turmeric
300g raw king prawns, shelled and deveined
300g fresh egg noodles
265g pea, bean & cress stir-fry vegetables (or a similar crunchy veg mix)
1 red chilli, thinly sliced, to serve
1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve
Fish sauce, to taste
550ml water

Using a good-quality laksa paste and fresh vegetables gives this prawn noodle soup lots of depth with very little effort.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pick the coriander and mint leaves from their stalks. Finely chop about half of each and set the rest aside for garnish. The chopped herbs will go straight into the broth, adding a fresh lift to your prawn noodle soup.
Add the chopped herbs, laksa paste, coconut milk, turmeric and 550ml water to a large saucepan. Stir well, then bring to a gentle boil. Once it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for a few minutes so the flavours in the prawn noodle soup base can develop.
Add the raw king prawns to the simmering broth. Stir them through and cook for about 2 minutes, until they just start to turn pink. You don’t want to overcook them at this stage – they’ll finish cooking with the noodles and vegetables in the noodle soup.
Tip in the fresh egg noodles and the pea, bean and cress stir-fry mix. Use tongs or a fork to gently separate the noodles and push everything under the surface of the broth. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes, until the vegetables have softened slightly and the noodles are heated through. The veg should still have a bit of crunch to contrast with the soft noodles and tender prawns in your noodle soup.
Turn off the heat and taste the broth. Add fish sauce for more savoury depth, lime juice for brightness or extra sliced chilli if you’d like more heat. This final step is the key to a perfectly balanced bowl – rich, creamy, spicy and fresh all at once.
Divide the noodles and prawns between four deep bowls, then ladle the hot broth over the top. Garnish each bowl of prawn noodle soup with the remaining coriander and mint leaves, a few slices of red chilli and a lime wedge on the side. Serve immediately while everything is piping hot and fragrant.

Tips and simple variations

• Use different noodles: Swap fresh egg noodles for rice noodles or udon if you prefer. Just adjust the cooking time so they’re tender but not mushy in the soup.
• Boost the veg: Add pak choi, spinach, mangetout or bean sprouts for extra colour and crunch.
• Adjust the spice level: Use fewer chilli slices for a milder bowl, or add a drizzle of chilli oil on top if you like a stronger kick.
• Make it lighter: Use light coconut milk and extra vegetables to keep the prawn noodle soup a bit lighter while still creamy.

Serving ideas

This prawn noodle soup is a complete meal in a bowl, but you can also pair it with simple Asian-style salads, crunchy slaws or prawn crackers for dipping into the broth. It’s an easy, flavour-packed recipe you can pull together whenever you want something cosy, fragrant and satisfying without spending all evening in the kitchen.