Chicken Noodle Soup

Dive into the heartiness of Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup, where tender chicken, slightly crunchy carrots, onions, and fresh spinach swim in a flavorful broth. Infused with garlic and ginger, the broth gets a kick from soy sauce, a tangy twist from vinegar, and a hint of richness from sesame oil. Tangled in the mix are perfectly cooked noodles, providing a comforting base. A touch of chili oil adds a subtle heat, making each bite satisfyingly flavorful. This Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup is all about a no-nonsense, tasty blend of ingredients, offering a bowlful of warmth and comfort with every slurp.

Ingredients

Chicken700gms, with bones
Ginger1.5 inch (half for broth) chopped
Garlic6-7 cloves (half for broth) minced
Black Pepper1 tsp crushed
Saltto taste
Onions1 cubed
Carrot2 sliced
Soya Sauce (light)2 tbsp
Soya Sauce (dark)1 tbsp
Sesame Oil1 tsp
Vinegar1 tablespoon
Chilli Oilto taste
Thin Noodles200 gms
Spring Onionsfor garnish chopped
Chicken Noodle Soup

Method

Make the Broth

  1. In a large pot, add the chicken pieces with ginger, garlic, black pepper and salt.
  2. Add 5 cups of water and bring it to a boil.
  3. Cook for approximately 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  4. Strain the broth, and tear the chicken into shreds.

Prepare the Soup

  1. In a pot, heat some oil.
  2. Add sliced ginger, minced garlic, and the white end of the spring onions. Sauté until aromatic.
  3. Add the onions and carrots to the pot. Cook until the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the strained broth to the pot.
  5. Mix in soya sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, chilli oil, and shredded chicken. Taste for salt.
  6. Add thin noodles to the soup and cook until just done.
  7. Garnish with spring onions.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting Chicken Noodle Soup!