Description
This aromatic ginger garlic chicken noodle soup is a nourishing, one-pot comfort meal made with shredded chicken, soft noodles, and a flavorful broth infused with garlic, ginger, and chili paste. Perfect for chilly nights or when you’re craving something warm, healthy, and satisfying.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons sesame oil (or olive oil)
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon chili paste (such as sambal oelek or gochujang, optional)
6 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
4 oz rice noodles or egg noodles
1 cup baby spinach
2 scallions, sliced
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Mix in chili paste and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add chicken breasts, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 15–18 minutes until fully cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and noodles; simmer according to noodle package instructions (about 4–6 minutes).
- Add baby spinach and let it wilt, about 1 minute.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot topped with scallions, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Notes
To make gluten-free, use tamari and gluten-free rice noodles.
Store noodles separately if meal prepping to avoid sogginess.
Add extra chili paste or fresh chilies for more heat.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Add veggies like bok choy or mushrooms for more nutrition.
Freeze the soup without noodles and spinach for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
