Description
Experience the warmth and nourishment of Healing Ginger Garlic Broth with Rice Noodles, a comforting soup perfect for chilly days or whenever you seek a cozy embrace in a bowl. This recipe combines fresh ginger and garlic for a deliciously aromatic flavor, while the addition of rice noodles makes it a satisfying meal. Packed with vitamins and minerals, this broth supports your immune system and can be easily customized with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Whip up this nourishing soup in under 40 minutes, and enjoy its delightful healing properties that make it an ideal choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon oil (optional)
- 2–3 bay leaves
- 5–6 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1–2 inches fresh ginger root, grated
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Red chili flakes or chili garlic sauce, to taste
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups mushrooms, quartered
- 4 baby bok choy, halved or chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup thin rice noodles
Instructions
- 1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion, quartered mushrooms, and chopped bok choy until mushrooms are golden brown. Set aside.
- 2. In the same pot, add more oil if needed and sauté celery, bay leaves, minced garlic, and grated ginger on low heat for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- 3. Stir in turmeric and black pepper, cooking for another 30 seconds. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4. Turn off heat and season with salt and lime juice. Taste and adjust as needed.
- 5. Divide cooked rice noodles, mushrooms, and bok choy into serving bowls. Pour hot broth over the top and garnish with cilantro and red chili flakes or sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg