Description
A comforting and flavorful Chinese Noodle Soup featuring a savory chicken broth infused with garlic and ginger, tender bok choy, fresh egg noodles, and shredded chicken. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for a cozy meal and can be customized with your choice of vegetables and protein.
Ingredients
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Broth Ingredients
- 3 cups low sodium chicken stock/broth
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1.5 cm (1/2″) ginger piece, sliced into 3 pieces (optional but recommended)
- 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce or all-purpose soy sauce
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)
Main Ingredients
- 180g (6oz) fresh egg noodles
- 2 large bok choy or other blanchable vegetables (washed and cut)
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken or other protein of choice
- 1 scallion/shallot, green part only, finely sliced (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Broth: In a saucepan, combine chicken stock, smashed garlic cloves, and sliced ginger. Cover the pan with a lid and bring to a simmer over high heat. Once simmering, reduce the heat to medium and let it gently simmer for 8 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse properly.
- Cook the Noodles: While the broth simmers, cook the fresh egg noodles according to the package instructions. Typically, this involves boiling them in water until tender, then draining.
- Prepare the Vegetables: Cut the bok choy into halves or quarters depending on their size. Rinse thoroughly to remove any dirt or grit.
- Cook the Bok Choy: Add the bok choy to the simmering broth or to the noodle cooking water for about 1 minute to blanch until tender but still crisp.
- Remove Garlic and Ginger: Once the broth is infused, remove and discard the garlic cloves and ginger slices to avoid overpowering the soup.
- Assemble the Soup: Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls. Top with shredded cooked chicken and blanched bok choy. Ladle the hot broth over the top to combine all ingredients.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle finely sliced green scallions over the soup. For added heat and flavor, serve with chili paste or fresh chilies if desired.
Notes
- Use low sodium chicken stock to better control the seasoning and sodium level in the soup.
- Smashed garlic and ginger are optional but add a great depth of flavor to the broth.
- Light soy sauce is preferred for a balanced savory flavor but regular soy sauce works as well.
- Chinese cooking wine enhances the aroma and authenticity of the broth.
- Toasted sesame oil adds a subtle nutty fragrance and can be adjusted according to taste.
- Fresh egg noodles produce a better texture and taste, but dried noodles can be substituted if needed.
- Any blanchable green vegetables like spinach, kale, or choy sum can replace bok choy based on preference.
- The protein can be varied—try tofu, seafood, or beef for different versions.
- Garnishing with green onions and chili adds freshness and optional heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Keywords: Chinese noodle soup, chicken noodle soup, easy Asian soup, comfort food, bok choy soup, fresh egg noodles
