Cold-Busting Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
This soup is warm, aromatic, and deeply comforting.Ginger and garlic add healing warmth and bold flavor.Tender chicken and noodles make it satisfying yet light.Perfect for colds, fatigue, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup egg noodles or rice noodles
- 2 spring onions, sliced
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, ginger, and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add carrots and celery, cooking for 3–4 minutes.
- Place chicken into the pot and pour in broth.
- Season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot.
- Add noodles and cook until tender.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Ginger provides warmth and helps relieve congestion.
- Use bone broth for extra nutrients.
- Adjust noodles for thickness preference.
- Soup tastes better the next day.
- Add chili for extra heat if desired.