Broth + Noodles = Everything's Going to Be OK
These recipes proceed in order (or at least, an approximate order) from super simple to more labor intensive. The ones toward the top have easy-to-find ingredients; the recipes later in the list may require you to visit an Asian grocery store. So if you need a quick brothy fix or if want to spend time on something with rich complex flavor, you'll find what you need here.
Tom Yum Soup
Rasa Malaysia's super-simple recipe has you add lemongrass, kaffir lime, galangal, tomato, shrimp, mushrooms, and roasted chili paste to boiling water. Once the shrimp is cooked, add fish sauce, chili powder, and lime juice. Then you'll combine with cooked noodles. Get the full recipe at Rasa Malaysia.
Source: rasamalaysia.com
Faux Pho
This is a super easy recipe — ideal if you need a quick noodly, brothy fix. Saute onion, garlic, ginger. Add beef broth, star anise, cinnamon, mushrooms, cooked noodles. Garnish with beef, basil, bean sprouts. You're done. Get the recipe from Bon Appetit.
Source: bonappetit.com
Chicken Noodle Soup
Deb at Smitten Kitchen makes a quick stock with onions and chicken parts. After it's strained, she cooks vegetables, noodles, and rewarmed shredded chicken in the stock. Get the recipe from Smitten Kitchen.
Source: smittenkitchen.com