Description
Aromatic Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy nights or when you’re feeling under the weather. This heartwarming dish combines tender chicken, fragrant ginger, and garlic with hearty noodles, all simmered in a flavorful broth. Whether you’re seeking solace on a chilly day or a quick meal after a busy workday, this soup delivers warmth and satisfaction in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 3-inch piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 bundle scallions (6 to 8 oz), divided
- 10 cups water
- 4 tsp kosher salt
- 8 oz dried ramen noodles or curly noodles
- 1 cup carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
- 1/4 cup black rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- Crispy chili oil, to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: chop garlic, ginger, scallions (dividing whites and greens), and carrots.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine chicken thighs with water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Add salt and pepper; simmer for about 15 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pot; add sliced garlic, ginger, and scallion whites to the broth. Cook for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add noodles and carrots; cook according to package instructions until noodles are tender.
- Shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces; return to pot along with black rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and crispy chili oil if desired. Stir well.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with green scallion tops.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg