Description
This Asian Chicken Noodle Soup is a flavorful, comforting dish that combines tender rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices in a savory broth. Featuring a subtle heat from Sriracha and Thai red curry paste, this soup is enhanced with ginger, fresh lime juice, and fresh mint for a vibrant and nourishing meal perfect for any season.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 3 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 1/2 cups rotisserie chicken (cooked, shredded)
- 1/2 cup carrot (grated, about 1 medium carrot)
- 1/2 cup snow peas (thinly sliced)
- 3 tsp Sriracha (hot chili sauce, 2 tsp for less spice)
- 2 tsp soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
- 2 inch piece ginger (whole, to be discarded later)
Noodles and Garnish
- 3 ounces rice noodles (rice-flour noodles)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh mint (for garnish)
- Optional: chopped cilantro and sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Simmer the Broth: In a large pot, combine chicken broth, water, shredded rotisserie chicken, grated carrot, sliced snow peas, Sriracha, soy sauce, Thai red curry paste, and the whole piece of ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 5-8 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and flavors are well combined. Then reduce heat to low to keep warm.
- Cook the Rice Noodles: While the broth simmers, prepare rice noodles according to the package instructions. Typically, this involves soaking or boiling them until tender, then draining and setting aside.
- Finish the Soup: Remove and discard the ginger piece from the pot. Stir in the fresh lime juice to brighten the flavor.
- Assemble and Serve: Ladle approximately 1 1/3 cups of the hot broth into serving bowls. Top each bowl with a portion of cooked rice noodles. Garnish with fresh mint leaves, and optionally, chopped cilantro and sliced green onions for added freshness and color.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Sriracha based on your preferred spice level.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce is gluten-free or substitute with tamari.
- You can add other vegetables like mushrooms or bok choy for more nutrition.
- Use fresh ginger if you want a stronger ginger flavor but remember to discard it before serving.
- This soup is perfect for meal prep; store noodles separately to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Asian chicken noodle soup, easy chicken soup, Thai chicken soup, quick noodle soup, spicy chicken noodle soup, healthy chicken soup
