Description
A comforting soup featuring chicken, fresh vegetables, and fragrant herbs with the warmth of ginger and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 large carrots, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 2 cups bok choy or spinach
- 1 package (8 ounces) egg noodles or rice noodles
- 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the sliced chicken breast to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté until the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the aromatics become fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and water, then bring to a rolling boil.
- Once boiling, add the julienned carrots and sliced bell pepper. Continue to cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften.
- Stir in the egg noodles, and cook according to package instructions, usually around 5-7 minutes.
- About 2 minutes before the noodles are done, add bok choy or spinach to the pot. Stir and allow them to wilt.
- Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
- Once everything is cooked, ladle the soup into bowls, garnishing with sliced green onions.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh ginger and garlic make a big difference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: soup, chicken noodle soup, ginger garlic, comfort food, easy recipe