Brothy noodle soups with fragrant aromatics are often associated with cozy cafés and casual dining favorites, yet this ginger garlic noodle soup is wonderfully easy to recreate at home. It delivers warm, comforting flavor using simple, nourishing ingredients.
Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy is a twenty-minute recipe made with vegetarian broth, noodles, mushrooms, and tender baby bok choy. It’s light, satisfying, and perfect when something soothing and wholesome is needed.
This soup is easy to customize based on what’s on hand. Chicken, shrimp, spicy chilis, or extra vegetables can be added to turn it into a heartier meal while keeping the same comforting base.
It has become a standout favorite thanks to its straightforward approach and consistently great flavor. Sometimes the simplest recipes are the ones that get made again and again.
The secret to a truly memorable brothy soup is a well-built broth. When the broth is flavorful and balanced, everything else in the bowl naturally shines.
Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy
Brothy noodle soups with fragrant aromatics are often associated with cozy cafés and casual dining favorites, yet this ginger garlic noodle soup is wonderfully easy to recreate at home. It delivers warm, comforting flavor using simple, nourishing ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 shallots, diced
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped, green and white divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoon ginger, fresh, minced
- 5.5 cups low sodium chicken broth, or vegetable broth for vegan
- 2 whole star anise
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce, or Tamari for a Gluten Free option
- 10 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 6 oz rice noodles
- 1.5 heads bok choy, roughly chopped
- sesame seeds, for topping
- red pepper flakes, for topping
Instructions
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Notes
- Not everyone is a fan of star anise, but I personally think it adds an important layer of flavor to the broth. If you don’t care for it or don’t have any available, cinnamon sticks make a solid alternative.
- Want to add some protein? Feel free to stir in chopped cooked chicken or shrimp about 5 minutes before serving.
- For a lower-sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce and/or unsalted chicken broth.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.
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