Sesame Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Soup ladle
Ingredients
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame seeds
60 g Rice Noodles
1 1/2 cups or 225g Diced Carrots
1 1/2 cups or 110g Julienned Snow Peas
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup baby spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare The Ingredients
- Finely chop the onion.
- Grate the fresh ginger. Thinly slice the chicken breasts. Dice the carrots and julienne the snow peas. Slice the green onions.
Cook The Aromatics
- In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent. Stir in the grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add Broth And Water
- Pour in the chicken broth and water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Cook The Chicken
- Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts to the boiling broth. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Add Vegetables And Seasonings
- Stir in the soy sauce, sesame seeds, diced carrots, and julienned snow peas. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Cook The Noodles
- Add the rice noodles to the pot and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until they are tender.
Add Final Ingredients
- Stir in the sliced green onions and baby spinach. Let the spinach wilt, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
Season And Serve
- Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with additional sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy your delicious Sesame Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup!
Notes
When preparing this soup, always use fresh ingredients to maximize flavor and nutritional value. Fresh ginger and garlic make a significant difference in taste compared to dried versions.