The chicken noodle soup you grew up with, warmed up with fresh ginger and plenty of garlic.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Serves6
LevelIntermediate
What makes it special
Egg noodles
Whenever someone at home is under the weather, this pot goes on the stove. It's the classic chicken noodle soup, but with a good knob of fresh ginger and extra garlic. The broth turns golden and smells incredible.
What ginger and garlic add
Ginger gives a gentle, peppery warmth that makes the broth taste brighter. Garlic adds savory depth. They turn a simple soup into something you'll want even when you're not feeling poorly.
Tips
Grate fresh ginger on a fine grater. Ground ginger isn't the same here.
Cook the aromatics briefly so they stay fragrant, not bitter.
Watch the noodles. They keep softening in the hot broth, so pull the pot off the heat when they're just tender.
Finish with lemon. A small squeeze right before serving lifts everything.
Easy variations
Spicy: red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil.
Asian-style: rice noodles and a few drops of sesame oil.
Greens: stir in spinach or zucchini for the last 5 minutes.
Low-carb: zucchini noodles, or no noodles at all.
Serve it with
Crusty bread or garlic toast and a simple green salad.
Storing
Keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days. To freeze, leave out the noodles and freeze for up to 2 months, then cook fresh noodles when you reheat.
Classic chicken noodle soup with a warming boost of fresh ginger and garlic. Tender shredded chicken, carrots, celery and soft egg noodles.
Soups & Stews Intermediate American
Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min
Servings
6
Ingredients 11 items
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Soup Base
Instructions 7 steps
1
Warm the olive oil and cook the onion until soft.
2
Add the garlic and ginger and stir until fragrant.
3
Add the carrots and celery and cook briefly.
4
Add the chicken, broth, water and seasoning and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
5
Lift out the chicken, shred it and return it to the pot.
6
Add the noodles and cook until just tender.
7
Ladle into bowls, garnish and serve hot.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
280
Protein
25g
Carbs
28g
Fat
8g
Sugar
4g
Fiber
3g
Sodium
540mg
Questions, answered
Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes. Skip simmering the raw chicken and stir in shredded rotisserie chicken with the noodles.
Can I make it in the slow cooker?
Add everything except the noodles and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Add the noodles for the last 30 minutes.
Is it too spicy for kids?
No. Fresh ginger adds warmth, not heat. Most kids don't even notice it.
Recipe by
Denise
Home cook, baker and serial recipe tweaker. I share the dishes my family asks for most, written step by step so they turn out right in your kitchen too.
