Description
A nourishing and flavorful ginger garlic chicken noodle soup that provides comfort and health benefits, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Bone-in chicken pieces (thighs or drumsticks)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 8 oz egg noodles (or gluten-free noodles like rice or zucchini)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Mince the garlic and ginger, chop the carrots and celery, and dice the onion.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Build the Base: Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the Chicken: Stir in the chicken pieces and sauté for another 3-4 minutes until they start to brown.
- Pour in the Broth: Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes.
- Add Noodles: With 10 minutes left, add the noodles and cook until tender according to package instructions.
- Season and Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and stir in fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal. Avoid overcooking chicken to keep it tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken soup, ginger garlic, comfort food, healthy soup