Heart-Healthy Spicy Noodle Soup
Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Heart-Healthy Spicy Noodle Soup is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Crafted with nutrient-rich ingredients like bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and fresh cilantro, it delivers a balanced combination of savory spice and vibrant freshness. The low-sodium vegetable broth and soy sauce keep this dish light and heart-friendly, while the red chili flakes add a delightful kick to wake up your taste buds. Featuring tender rice noodles and a medley of colorful vegetables, this quick recipe comes together in just 35 minutes, making it an ideal healthy dinner or lunch option. Perfect for those seeking low-sodium soups with a bold, spicy flavor, this bowl is finished with fresh garnishes and a squeeze of lime for irresistible zest.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 6 ounces rice noodles
- 2 small heads bok choy
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms
- 2 stalks scallions
- 1 handful fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
Peel and mince the garlic and ginger.
Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white and green parts. Cut the bok choy into quarters, slice the carrot into thin matchsticks, and remove stems from shiitake mushrooms.
In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced ginger, garlic, the white parts of the scallions, and red chili flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add the soy sauce, sliced mushrooms, and carrot matchsticks to the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to medium and add the rice noodles. Cook according to package instructions, usually 4-6 minutes, until tender.
Two minutes before the noodles finish cooking, add the bok choy quarters to the pot to allow them to soften slightly.
Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding a dash of lime juice for acidity or a touch more soy sauce for saltiness.
Once the noodles are cooked and bok choy is tender, remove the soup from heat. Serve in bowls.
Garnish each bowl with the green parts of the scallions, fresh cilantro, and a wedge of lime. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
531 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2381 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.4 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.7 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 13.7 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2485 mg | 53% | |
*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.
