Description

This Gingery Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup is light, aromatic, and deeply comforting. With tender shredded chicken, fresh ginger, garlic, and delicate rice noodles in a savory broth, it’s the perfect nourishing bowl for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or when you need healing comfort food.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon sesame oil or vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (homemade or store-bought)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
2 medium carrots, julienned or thinly sliced
1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
150g (5 oz) dried rice noodles, soaked per package directions
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh scallions, sliced, for garnish
Chili flakes or sesame seeds (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Prep the Noodles: Soak rice noodles in warm water per package directions. Drain and set aside.
Sauté Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a large pot. Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Broth and Carrots: Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce. Add carrots and bring to a gentle boil.
Simmer Chicken: Stir in shredded chicken and simmer 10 minutes to meld flavors.
Add Noodles and Season: Add soaked noodles, rice vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes until noodles are tender.
Garnish and Serve: Ladle into bowls and top with scallions, sesame seeds, or chili flakes if desired.

Notes

Always use fresh ginger for the best flavor.
Do not overcook noodles—they cook quickly in broth.
Add a splash of lime juice at the end for brightness.
For more nutrition, toss in spinach, bok choy, or napa cabbage before serving.
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Soup, Dinner, Comfort Food
Method: Stovetop, One-Pot
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Keywords: Gingery Chicken and Rice Noodle Soup, chicken broth noodle soup, ginger chicken noodle soup, chicken noodle soup with rice noodles, healing chicken soup