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A rustic bowl filled with homemade ginger garlic chicken noodle soup, showing tender chicken, carrots, and noodles in a rich broth.

Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup: The Ultimate Comfort Bowl

This Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food! An aromatic broth, tender chicken, and classic noodles make this easy, one-pot recipe a weeknight favorite and a soothing remedy for cold days. A guaranteed family-pleaser!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated
  • 2 Carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 ribs Celery sliced
  • 8 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
  • 2 tbsp Soy Sauce or tamari
  • 6 oz Wide Egg Noodles
  • 1 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Green Onions sliced, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Add the chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned. Stir in the sliced carrots and celery and cook for another 5 minutes, until slightly softened.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. If you plan to eat the soup right away, bring the soup back to a gentle boil and add the egg noodles. Cook according to package directions, until al dente. If making ahead, cook noodles separately.
  5. Stir in the toasted sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with fresh green onions before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: For the best texture, cook your noodles separately and add them to individual bowls just before serving. This prevents them from absorbing too much liquid and becoming mushy in leftovers.
Tip 2: Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or spinach during the last 5 minutes of simmering for extra nutrition.
Tip 3: A squeeze of fresh lime juice when serving can brighten up all the flavors.