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Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup delivers cozy comfort with Asian flair. Tender chicken thighs simmer with fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions in aromatic broth. Perfect for sick days, chilly evenings, and Pinterest soup boards craving bold flavors.

Ingredients

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  • Soup Base:
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 6 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
  • 3” fresh ginger (peeled, minced)
  • 6 scallions (thinly sliced, whites + greens separated)
  • 4 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp white pepper (or black)
  • 10 cups water
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  • Noodles & Finish:
  • 8 oz ramen noodles (curly or straight)
  • 1 cup carrots (thin matchsticks)
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp black rice vinegar (or rice vinegar)
  • Chili crisp (to taste)

Instructions

  • 1. Combine chicken, garlic, ginger, scallion whites, salt, pepper, water in large pot. Bring to boil.
  • 2. Reduce to simmer. Cook uncovered 15 mins until chicken tender.
  • 3. Remove chicken to cutting board. Shred with two forks.
  • 4. Add noodles + carrots to broth. Cook per noodle package (3-5 mins).
  • 5. While noodles cook, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar, chili crisp in small bowl.
  • 6. Return shredded chicken to pot. Stir. Taste broth, adjust seasoning.
  • 7. Divide soup between bowls. Add scallion greens. Drizzle 1 tbsp sauce per bowl.
  • 8. Serve immediately. Add more chili crisp for heat.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs stay juicy. Breasts work but dry out faster.
  • Fresh ginger/garlic = flavor foundation. Don’t skip.
  • Ramen noodles perfect texture. Rice noodles or spaghetti work.
  • Black rice vinegar adds unique tang. Regular rice vinegar fine.
  • Make sauce spicy level to taste per bowl.
  • Broth freezes beautifully without noodles. Add fresh when reheating.
  • Leftovers develop deeper flavor overnight.
  • Garnish options: cilantro, lime wedges, soft boiled egg.
  • Serves 4-6 generously. Immune boosting bowl perfection.

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