Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup
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4.7
Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup
Description
Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup combines fresh noodles boiled to an al dente texture with a savory broth infused with garlic oil. The soup base uses chicken broth and water boiled with sliced shiitake mushrooms, carrot slices, and baby bok choy, lightly seasoned with white pepper and salt to highlight the fresh ingredients. The shredded cooked chicken adds protein and substance to the bowl.
The garlic oil is carefully prepared by frying finely minced garlic until light golden, which releases a gentle aroma without bitterness. When served, the noodles are placed in a bowl topped with the shredded chicken, then the vegetable-laden broth is ladled over. Drizzling the garlic oil over the top imparts aromatic complexity.
This soup offers a satisfying combination of silky noodles and tender vegetables in a broth that is both comforting and clean tasting. Adding sliced red chilies in soy sauce is optional for those who prefer a touch of heat.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (230g) fresh noodles
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth store-bought or homemade
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 shiitake mushrooms sliced, fresh
- 4 lices carrot
- 4 baby bok choy
- 1 dash white pepper
- salt to taste
- 4 oz (120g) chicken boiled, cooked, and hand-shredded into pieces
Instructions
- Boil the noodles until al dente. Rinse under running water, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare the garlic oil by stir-frying the garlic in the oil until it turns light golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare the broth by bringing the chicken broth and water to a boil. Add the mushrooms, carrot, baby bok choy, white pepper, and salt to taste. Once the vegetables are cooked, turn off the heat.
- To serve, place the noodles in a bowl and top with the shredded chicken. Ladle the soup over the noodles and drizzle with the garlic oil. Serve immediately. If desired, you can accompany the dish with sliced red chilies in soy sauce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 99g | 33% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 3148mg | 131% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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