Spicy Noodle Soup
Warm up your senses with our irresistible Spicy Noodle Soup, a bold and flavorful dish perfect for spice lovers and comfort food enthusiasts alike. This recipe combines tender rice noodles, juicy chicken, and vibrant vegetables like shiitake mushrooms, red bell pepper, and carrots simmered in a rich and aromatic broth infused with garlic, ginger, red chili paste, and zesty lime juice. A harmonious balance of heat, umami, and a touch of sweetness from soy and fish sauce, along with brown sugar, creates a deeply satisfying flavor profile. Topped with fresh cilantro, green onions, crunchy bean sprouts, and a sprinkle of fresh red chilies, this soup is as nourishing as it is delicious. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder serves four and is ideal for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a spicy, soul-warming meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons red chili paste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 8 ounces medium rice noodles
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 unit red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 units carrots, julienned
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, sliced
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3 units green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh red chili slices
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the red chili paste and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, mixing well to combine.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Mix in soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
Add the sliced chicken breast to the simmering broth and cook for 5 minutes.
Introduce shiitake mushrooms, red bell pepper, and carrots to the pot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the medium rice noodles, ensuring they are submerged in the broth. Cook according to the package instructions until tender, usually about 5-7 minutes.
Add lime juice and taste the soup, adjusting seasonings with salt and black pepper as needed.
Garnish the soup with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, fresh red chili slices, and bean sprouts.
Serve hot in bowls and enjoy the spicy and aromatic flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.9 g | 60% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 9174 mg | 399% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 254.1 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.1 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.1 g | ||
| Protein | 193.0 g | 386% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 362 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 15.8 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 4431 mg | 94% | |
*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.
