Quick & Easy Oriental Noodle Soup – A 15-Minute Comfort Bow Recipe
This Quick & Easy Oriental Noodle Soup is a comforting and flavorful bowl ready in just 15 minutes. It features a savory broth infused with garlic and ginger, fresh vegetables, tender noodles, and your choice of protein, making it a perfect fast meal for any day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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Broth & Flavoring
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Vegetables
- 1–2 green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup spinach or bok choy
- 1/2 cup snap peas or bell peppers
Noodles & Protein
- 6–8 ounces noodles (rice noodles, ramen, or egg noodles)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu
Instructions
- Build the Flavorful Broth: Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until they release their fragrant aroma. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth along with soy sauce, stirring well to combine. Let the mixture simmer gently so the aromatic flavors infuse the broth.
- Add the Vegetables: Add all chosen vegetables, including mushrooms, shredded carrots, spinach or bok choy, and snap peas or bell peppers, dropping them into the simmering broth. Allow them to cook for a few minutes until they begin to soften, enhancing the soup’s color, texture, and freshness.
- Cook the Noodles: Add the noodles directly into the pot with the broth and vegetables. Let them cook fully in the flavorful liquid, stirring occasionally to prevent them from sticking and ensuring even cooking throughout.
- Mix in the Protein: Stir in your preferred cooked protein such as chicken, shrimp, beef, or tofu. Allow it to warm gently within the soup, being careful not to overcook so the protein remains tender and juicy.
- Finish and Adjust Seasoning: Stir in the sesame oil and sliced green onions. Optionally, add chili oil or a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor. Taste the soup and adjust seasonings like salt, soy sauce, or spice level to achieve the perfect balance before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the vegetables and protein based on your preference or what you have on hand.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if you need to keep the recipe gluten-free.
- For a vegetarian or vegan option, use vegetable broth and tofu as protein.
- To make it spicier, add chili flakes or chili oil during the finishing step.
- Rice noodles cook faster and work well if you want the soup ready quicker.
Keywords: Oriental noodle soup, easy noodle soup, quick Asian soup, chicken noodle soup, vegetarian noodle soup, 15-minute soup, healthy noodle soup
