Aromatic Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Aromatic Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs simmered with ginger, garlic, and scallions, served with chewy ramen noodles and a tangy soy-vinegar sauce with toasted sesame oil and chili for an added kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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 Ingredients
- 1/4 cup black rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- Crispy chili oil, to taste
Instructions
- Simmer the Chicken: In a 4-to-5-quart pot, combine the chicken thighs, sliced garlic, chopped ginger, scallion whites, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until the chicken is very tender and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare the Tangy Sauce: While the soup simmers, whisk together black rice vinegar, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil in a medium bowl. Stir in crispy chili oil to taste, adjusting the spice level as desired for a flavorful sauce to drizzle over the soup later.
- Remove and Shred Chicken, Cook Noodles: Use tongs to remove the cooked chicken from the pot and place on a cutting board. Add the dried ramen noodles and carrot matchsticks to the simmering broth and cook according to package instructions, usually 3–4 minutes. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
- Combine and Rewarm: Once noodles are tender, return the shredded chicken to the pot. Gently stir and rewarm for about 1 minute. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or soy sauce if needed to enhance the umami flavors.
- Serve and Garnish: Divide the soup with noodles and chicken among serving bowls. Top each bowl with the reserved scallion greens for freshness and crunch. Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of the soy-vinegar sauce on each serving, adding extra sauce or chili crisp as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for tender and flavorful meat.
- Adjust chili oil quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Reserve scallion greens for garnish to add a fresh crunch.
- Use ramen noodles or similar curly dried noodles for authentic texture.
- Additional soy sauce can be added at the end for extra umami depth.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently.
Keywords: Chicken noodle soup, ginger scallion soup, ramen soup, Asian chicken soup, easy soup recipes, comforting soup
