Description
Classic Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm, nourishing, and flavorful comfort food that blends the zesty heat of fresh ginger, the aromatic depth of garlic, tender chicken, and hearty noodles in a savory broth. Perfect for cozy meals or when you need a soul-soothing dish, this soup is simple to prepare and highly adaptable to various dietary preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs, cut into pieces
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely minced
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped, or 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Noodles & Broth
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 4 oz egg noodles or your favorite pasta
Seasonings
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Aromatics: Finely mince the fresh ginger and garlic. Heat a bit of oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté the ginger and garlic gently until fragrant, releasing their vibrant aromas and creating the flavorful base for the soup.
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot and sear them until they are lightly browned on all sides, locking in their juices and adding depth to the flavor.
- Build the Broth: Pour in the chicken broth along with the chopped carrots and celery. Let the soup simmer gently so the flavors meld and the vegetables soften, infusing the stock with their sweetness.
- Add the Noodles: Once the broth and vegetables are tender, stir in the noodles. Cook them until they are perfectly al dente, absorbing the rich flavors of the broth.
- Final Seasoning and Fresh Herbs: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Finish by stirring in the chopped green onions or fresh parsley, adding a bright, fresh touch that balances the rich broth.
Notes
- Use homemade chicken broth for a richer, deeper flavor.
- Add noodles toward the end of cooking and monitor closely to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Prep ingredients such as chopping vegetables and mincing ginger and garlic ahead of time to save cooking time.
- Simmer the broth gently to avoid toughening the chicken and to extract maximum flavor.
- Adjust the quantity of ginger depending on your preference for spice—it’s the signature zing of the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken noodle soup, ginger garlic soup, comforting soup, immune-boosting soup, easy chicken soup, gluten-free soup option