Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup

This Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup is one of my favorites during the winter, with its scent of the simmering mix of chicken and ginger.

Packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger and garlic, it’s just what you need to boost your immune system during wintertime, although I eat it, whatever season we’re in.

Servings

2

Prep time

5 Min

Cook time

20 Min

Total time

25 Min

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Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup

This Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients like ginger and garlic. It’s just what you need to boost your immune system during wintertime.

Ingredients

• 100 g (3½ oz) pho noodles
• 120 g (4 oz) chicken thighs (skinless, boneless)
• 500 ml (2 cups) vegetable stock
• 6 g (2 tsp) ginger (grated)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 18 g (1 tbsp) tamari
• 15 ml (1 tbsp) sesame oil
• 120 ml (½ cup) coconut milk (from the can)
• 200 g (2½ cups) mushrooms (sliced)
• 80 g (2½ cups) baby spinach
• 80 g (½ cup) peanuts (chopped)
• ½ lime
• Sea salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook noodles according to instructions on package. Drain, rinse under cold water and set aside.
2. Heat sesame oil in a saucepan along with the water, ginger and tamari over medium-high heat. Cook ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add chicken, and cook for about 3-5 minutes each side.
3. Add coconut milk and broth. Scrape any bits at the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
4. During the last minute, add the spinach and then remove from heat.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide noodles and chicken soup into bowls.
6. Top with peanuts, squeeze lime juice overtop and enjoy!

Leftovers

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to three days.

More Protein

Add a cooked salmon fillet, tofu steaks, edamame beans, or chicken.

No Pho Noodles

Use soba or rice noodles instead.

Vegan & Vegetarian

Use cooked chickpeas instead of chicken thighs.

Optional Garnishes

Lime wedges, mint leaves and/or sesame seeds.

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