Description
A warm and comforting chicken noodle soup perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or Sesame Oil)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 inches Ginger (grated)
- 6 cups Chicken Broth (homemade or low-sodium)
- 2 cups Water
- 2 cups Shredded Chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 2 medium Carrots (sliced)
- 2 stalks Celery (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (or Tamari)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil (or Olive Oil)
- 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces Noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
- 2 cups Bok Choy or Spinach (optional)
- 1/4 cup Cilantro or Green Onions (chopped)
- 1 wedge Lime (for squeezing)
Instructions
- In a large pot, warm olive oil (or sesame oil) over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 2-3 minutes until it becomes softened and translucent.
- Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger into the pot. Sauté for another 1-2 minutes, stirring until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and water. Bring it to a gentle simmer, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Stir in the shredded chicken, sliced carrots, and celery. Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
- Incorporate the cooked noodles into the soup or serve them separately in bowls.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions, a lime wedge.
Notes
- This soup is great for using leftover rotisserie chicken.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free noodles and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg