Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy Recipe
A flavorful and comforting Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup featuring tender bok choy, earthy crimini mushrooms, and aromatic spices in a savory broth. This easy-to-make soup offers an inviting mix of textures and a fragrant blend of ginger, garlic, and star anise, perfect for a nourishing meal any day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 shallots, diced
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped (white and green parts divided)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
- 5.5 cups low sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegan option)
- 2 whole star anise
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free option)
Main Ingredients
- 10 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 6 oz rice noodles (uncooked)
- 1.5 heads bok choy, roughly chopped
Toppings
- Sesame seeds, for topping
- Red pepper flakes, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil and cook shallots: In a medium-sized stockpot over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the diced shallots and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until they become translucent and soft.
- Prepare green onions: Separate the white and green parts of the green onions. Finely chop the white parts; set the green parts aside for garnishing later.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the chopped white parts of the green onions, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the softened shallots. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broth and seasonings: Carefully pour in the chicken or vegetable broth. Add the star anise and soy sauce. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Remove star anise: Uncover the pot and carefully remove and discard the star anise pods from the soup.
- Add mushrooms, noodles, and bok choy: Stir in the sliced mushrooms, uncooked rice noodles, and chopped bok choy. Simmer uncovered for 5-8 minutes, until the noodles and bok choy are tender.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, green parts of green onions, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth to make this soup vegan.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Rice noodles cook quickly; do not overcook to avoid mushy texture.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred level of spice.
- Star anise provides a unique flavor but should not be eaten whole; remove before serving.
Keywords: Ginger Garlic Soup, Bok Choy Soup, Rice Noodles, Crimini Mushrooms, Easy Asian Soup, Gluten Free Soup
