Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes. After making this soup dozens of times, I’ve discovered the secret to the richest, most flavorful broth. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Honey Mustard BLT Chicken Sliders Recipe and Easy Spinach and Feta Egg Muffins for Breakfast.
Why This Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Is Pure Comfort
- Perfect for cold nights
- Better than takeout
- Easy to customize
What You'll Need for Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- chicken breasts
- ginger
- scallions
- noodles
- soy sauce
- garlic
- sesame oil
- red pepper flakes
- Optional: hard-boiled eggs
- Optional: green onions
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds
📝 Ingredient Notes
- chicken breasts: You can also use chicken thighs or a mix of both.
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How to Make Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
- Step 1: Cook chicken breasts in a large pot until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, sauté ginger, garlic, and scallions until fragrant. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil.
- Step 3: Add noodles to the pot and cook until al dente. Return chicken to the pot and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in green onions and red pepper flakes.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
- Common mistake and fix: Don't overcook the chicken. It can become tough and dry. Remove it from the pot as soon as it's cooked through.
- Pro tip: For a richer broth, add a spoonful of miso paste when you add the chicken back to the pot.
- Pro tip: To make this soup ahead, prepare all the ingredients and cook the chicken and broth. Store separately and reheat when ready to serve.
Storing & Reheating Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The broth can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
Freezing Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy version, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of Sriracha.
- Best substitution: Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for more flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare all ingredients and cook the chicken and broth ahead. Store separately and reheat when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too salty, add more chicken broth to dilute it.
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Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- chicken breasts
- ginger
- scallions
- noodles
Seasonings
- soy sauce
- garlic
- sesame oil
- red pepper flakes
Optional Toppings
- hard-boiled eggs
- green onions
- toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook chicken breasts in a large pot until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, sauté ginger, garlic, and scallions until fragrant. Add chicken broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil.
- Step 3: Add noodles to the pot and cook until al dente. Return chicken to the pot and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in green onions and red pepper flakes.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicy version, add more red pepper flakes or a dash of Sriracha.
- Best substitution: Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for more flavor.
- Make-ahead: Prepare all ingredients and cook the chicken and broth ahead. Store separately and reheat when ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve more people.
- Troubleshooting: If the soup is too salty, add more chicken broth to dilute it.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 3 months.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- Make ahead: The broth can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 30g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sat. Fat: 2g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe FAQs
Yes, prepare all the ingredients and cook the chicken and broth. Store separately and reheat when ready to serve.
Overcooking can make chicken tough. Remove it from the pot as soon as it's cooked through.
Yes, cook the chicken and broth together in the Instant Pot for 10 minutes at high pressure. Then add the noodles and cook for another 2 minutes.
Chicken thighs or a mix of both work well in this recipe.
Yes, as long as you use gluten-free noodles.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Ginger Scallion Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
