Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy Recipe
A flavorful and aromatic Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup with Bok Choy, featuring a savory broth infused with star anise, fresh ginger, and garlic, loaded with crimini mushrooms, tender bok choy, and rice noodles. Perfect as a warming, light meal with fresh garnishes like green onions, sesame seeds, and a touch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Broth Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 shallots, diced
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 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)
Soup Ingredients
- 10 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 6 oz rice noodles
- 1.5 heads bok choy, roughly chopped
Toppings
- Sesame seeds
- Green parts of green onions
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and sauté shallots: Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium-sized stockpot over medium heat. Add diced shallots and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until translucent and softened.
- Prepare green onions: Chop the green onions, separating the white parts from the green parts. Finely chop the white parts and set aside the green parts for garnish.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and white parts of green onions to the pot with the shallots. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add broth and seasonings: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth, then add star anise and soy sauce. Cover and bring to a simmer, cooking for 10 minutes to develop flavor.
- Remove star anise: Remove the lid and carefully take out the star anise pieces from the broth, discarding them.
- Add mushrooms, noodles, and bok choy: Add sliced crimini mushrooms, rice noodles (uncooked), and chopped bok choy to the pot. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until noodles and bok choy are tender.
- Season and serve: Taste and season the soup as needed. Divide into bowls and garnish with sesame seeds, green onion greens, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth for a vegan version.
- Substitute Tamari for soy sauce to make the dish gluten free.
- Adjust red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- If rice noodles are thick, soak them briefly in warm water before adding to the soup to reduce cooking time.
- Garnishing with sesame seeds adds a nice crunch and subtle nutty flavor.
Keywords: ginger garlic noodle soup, bok choy soup, Asian noodle soup, crimini mushroom soup, healthy noodle soup, vegan noodle soup option, gluten free noodle soup
