Description
Aromatic Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup is a heartwarming bowl of comfort that combines the robust flavors of ginger and garlic with tender chicken and fresh scallions. This delightful soup is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, allowing for customization with your favorite vegetables or noodles. Perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings, it’s a nourishing dish that satisfies cravings while warming your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 piece ginger (3 inches), peeled and finely chopped
- 1 bundle scallions (6 to 8 oz), thinly sliced (whites and greens separated)
- 4 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black or white pepper, to taste
- 10 cups water
- 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
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Slice garlic, chop ginger, and slice scallions.
- In a large pot, combine water and salt. Add chicken thighs, garlic, ginger, and white scallion parts; bring to a boil then simmer for about 15 minutes until cooked.
- Remove chicken and shred it after cooling slightly.
- Return the shredded chicken to the pot with dried noodles; cook as per package instructions. Stir in carrots during the last few minutes.
- Add black rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and season as desired. Serve hot garnished with green scallions and crispy chili oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg