Gingered Chinese Noodle Soup
Bring comfort and bold flavors to your table with this Gingered Chinese Noodle Soup, a quick and flavorful dish that’s ready in just 40 minutes! This vibrant soup combines the warming spice of fresh ginger, the umami of soy sauce, and a hint of sesame for a deeply savory broth, perfectly balanced with tender baby bok choy, julienned carrots, and soft egg noodles. Optional shredded chicken adds heartiness for a more filling meal, while fresh cilantro and chili flakes elevate each bowl with a burst of freshness and heat. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy lunch, this easy-to-make noodle soup is a wholesome, aromatic dish that will transport your taste buds straight to an authentic street-side café in Asia. Perfect for lovers of ginger, Asian soups, and quick, satisfying recipes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 4 Green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 6 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 8 ounces Chinese egg noodles or thin spaghetti
- 4 Baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 2 Carrots, julienned
- 1 cup Cooked shredded chicken (optional)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the sliced ginger and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Stir in the white parts of the sliced green onions. Sauté for another 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Add the egg noodles to the broth and cook according to package instructions, approximately 5-7 minutes.
When the noodles are nearly cooked, add the baby bok choy and julienned carrots to the soup. Let them cook for 3-4 minutes until tender but still vibrant.
If using shredded chicken, stir it into the pot and allow it to heat through.
Ladle the soup into serving bowls and garnish with the green parts of the green onions, chopped cilantro, and red chili flakes if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy the aromatic flavors of the Gingered Chinese Noodle Soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 278 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 2350 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 97.9 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.7 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 95.8 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 534 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 2640 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
