Easy Soup Recipe: Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup
A soothing Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup made with tender shredded chicken, fragrant broth, and noodles. Light, comforting, and perfect for chilly nights or quick weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sliced fresh ginger
3–4 garlic cloves, crushed
1–2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 cups fresh spinach or bok choy
6 oz noodles (egg, rice, or ramen)
2 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tsp sesame oil
Salt to taste
Instructions
- Optional: Sear chicken in a little oil for 3–4 minutes per side.
- Add broth, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Simmer 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred with forks, and set aside.
- Add carrots and simmer 5–7 minutes. Add greens and cook 2 more minutes.
- Cook noodles separately, drain, and rinse briefly.
- Return shredded chicken to the soup. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot over noodles. Garnish with scallions, cilantro, and sesame oil.
Notes
Store noodles separately to prevent sogginess. Freeze broth and chicken without noodles for best texture.