Sugar-Free Chinese Noodle Soup
Delight in the rich, aromatic flavors of a Sugar-Free Chinese Noodle Soup that’s as wholesome as it is satisfying. This healthy twist on a traditional favorite is brimming with bold ingredients like ginger, garlic, and Chinese five-spice powder, infused into a light chicken or vegetable broth base. Vibrant vegetables, including bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots, lend texture and nutrition, while tender egg or rice noodles complete the dish. Low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil add depth without the need for added sugars. Ready in under an hour, this guilt-free, heartwarming soup is perfect for health-conscious food lovers and is easily customizable with garnishes like fresh cilantro and green onions. Whether you're searching for a sugar-free soup recipe, a nutritious noodle dish, or a quick and comforting meal idea, this recipe ticks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 inch Ginger, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 large Carrot, thinly sliced
- 2 cups Bok choy, sliced
- 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 4 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 8 oz Egg noodles or rice noodles
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth, ginger slices, and minced garlic. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors of ginger and garlic into the broth.
Add the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Chinese five-spice powder to the pot. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients.
Introduce the sliced carrots, bok choy, and shiitake mushrooms to the broth. Cover and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still have a slight crunch.
While the soup is simmering, cook the noodles according to the package instructions in a separate pot. Drain and set aside.
After the vegetables are cooked, add the cooked noodles to the soup. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your comforting, sugar-free Chinese noodle soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.5 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.0 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 8724 mg | 379% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 104.8 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 31.7 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 345 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 9.1 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 2304 mg | 49% | |
*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.
