Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe – Super Nutritious and Super Delicious!
Anytime is a good time to eat this healthy and nourishing ginger chicken noodle soup. The colder months are typically the best time of year to make your own homemade soup, but this soup will nourish the body all year long and is great for any season.
If you find yourself with a cold, or your kids have a cold, this soup recipe is a great recipe to prepare because it’s simple and just about anyone can cook the recipe with little to no experience. This ginger chicken soup only takes about 25 minutes from start to finish.
Ingredients Needed for Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup:
- Boneless chicken breasts
- Ramen noodles
- Carrots
- Garlic
- Ginger root
- Turmeric
- Sesame oil
- Chicken broth
- Rice wine vinegar
- Soy sauce
- Frozen peas
- White mushrooms
- Ramen noodles
The Whole Family will Love this Healthy and Delicious Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup.
- 1 lb. boneless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 teaspoons ginger root, peeled and minced
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 medium carrots, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 8 cups chicken broth, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 medium white mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 oz. ramen noodles, uncooked and broken-up Can use a small amount of thin spaghetti broken into small pieces
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In a medium soup pan, saute garlic and ginger lightly in sesame oil for about 1 minute. Add shredded carrots to the pan and saute for about 2 minutes. Lighty salt & pepper as it cooks.
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Add everything else to the pan except for 1 cup of the chicken broth and the noodles. Bring to a light simmer and cook for 12 minutes.
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Remove chicken from the pan to a cutting board. When chicken has cooled enough to handle, shred chicken using two forks or cut into small pieces.
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Add the chicken back to the pan along with the noodles and continue cooking or about 5 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
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Add the additional cup of chicken broth as needed.
Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup Tips:
- Because noodles slowly absorb liquid, always have additional chicken broth on hand.
- For a little stronger chicken flavor, add a little bit of powdered soup base.
- Watch sodium levels – don’t add any extra salt if you are watching sodium levels. Purchase low-sodium chicken broth as well.
- Mushrooms are very healthy and can be eaten diced in salads, eggs and soups. Always have fresh mushrooms on hand.
- If you are trying to clear a head cold, add a little additional garlic and ginger.
- Add some fresh lemon for a delicious ginger lemon chicken soup.
What Type of Noodles Should I use for This Soup?
We use both Ramen Noodles and Thin Spaghetti. You can also use Vermicelli pasta which is very similar to thin spaghetti.
Why We Love Using Ginger in Chicken Soup:
We love the added flavor. Ginger has a distinctive spicy, slightly sweet flavor that can add depth and complexity to a wide range of dishes.
Health benefits of Ginger. Ginger has long been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and digestive benefits. It contains compounds called gingerols and shogaols that have been shown to help reduce nausea, inflammation, and pain.
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