Aromatic Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
This Aromatic Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, aromatic ginger, fresh scallions, and savory broth served with noodles and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 piece ginger (3 inches), peeled and finely chopped
- Half of the bundle of scallions, whites only, thinly sliced
- 4 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black or white pepper, to taste
For the Soup:
- 10 cups water
- 8 oz dried ramen noodles or dried curly noodles
- 1 cup carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
- Remaining half of the bundle of scallions, greens only, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- Crispy chili oil, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large pot, combine chicken thighs, garlic, ginger, sliced scallion whites, salt, and pepper. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cook until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove chicken, shred, and set aside.
- Prepare the Soup: Return the broth to a boil. Add noodles and cook until tender. Stir in carrots, scallion greens, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Divide noodles and chicken among bowls. Ladle hot broth over. Drizzle with crispy chili oil. Garnish with extra scallions if desired.
Notes
- You can customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of chili oil added.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bok choy or mushrooms for additional flavor and nutrients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
