Description
Aromatic Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. This heartwarming dish combines tender chicken thighs with a fragrant broth infused with ginger, garlic, and scallions. The addition of ramen noodles and fresh vegetables makes each bowl satisfying and nourishing. In just 30 minutes, you can enjoy a delicious meal that’s not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Whether you’re looking for a cozy dinner or a meal prep option for the week ahead, this soup delivers warmth and flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 1 piece ginger (3 inches), peeled and finely chopped
- 1 bundle scallions (6 to 8 oz), thinly sliced, divided into whites and greens
- 10 cups water
- 8 oz dried ramen noodles
- 1 cup carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
- 4 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black or white pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup black rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- Crispy chili oil, to taste
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: chop garlic, ginger, scallions, and carrots.
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine chicken thighs with water; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to simmer; add garlic, ginger, and white parts of scallions. Cook for about 15 minutes until chicken is done.
- Remove chicken from pot and shred it into bite-sized pieces before returning it to the soup.
- Add ramen noodles and carrots; cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Stir in black rice vinegar, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil; adjust seasoning if necessary. Top with green scallion parts before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg