Description
Delicious Aromatic Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup with tender shredded chicken, a deeply flavorful broth, fresh scallions, and a tangy soy-vinegar drizzle. Comforting, nourishing, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Chicken noodle soup:
- 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
- 4 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black or white pepper, to taste
- 10 cups water
- 8 oz dried ramen noodles or dried curly noodles
- 1 cup carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
Sauce drizzle:
- 1/4 cup black rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- Crispy chili oil, to taste
Instructions
1. In a 4-to-5-quart pot, combine the chicken thighs, sliced garlic, chopped ginger, scallion whites, kosher salt, pepper, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is very tender, about 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, whisk together black rice vinegar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil in a medium bowl. Stir in crispy chili oil to taste. Set sauce aside.
4. Use tongs to remove chicken from the pot and place on a cutting board. Add ramen noodles and carrot matchsticks to the simmering broth and cook according to package instructions, about 3–4 minutes.
5. Shred the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine. Simmer 1 minute more to rewarm.
6. Taste and adjust the soup with more salt, pepper, or a dash of soy sauce if desired.
7. Divide soup into bowls. Top with scallion greens and drizzle with about 1 tablespoon of soy-vinegar sauce. Serve hot with extra sauce or chili crisp if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari and gluten-free noodles. You can adjust the spice level by controlling the amount of chili oil in the sauce. This soup stores well and makes a great make-ahead meal for colder days.