Easy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup with Shrimp
Simple, straightforward ingredients come together with maximum flavor in this easy Asian-inspired chicken noodle soup. I love the extra boost that the addition of some juicy shrimp adds to the mix, but that ingredient is certainly optional. I also want to encourage you to go ahead and top this soup with whatever fresh and crunchy veggies you’ve got on hand. I like to sprinkle mine with sesame seeds, water chestnuts, basil if it’s in season, extra scallions, and spicy peppers. That’s up to you, though!
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 TBSP + 2 tsp sesame oil, divided
- 1 TBSP coconut or olive oilÂ
- 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
- 1 TBSP minced ginger
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 8 oz shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced (or any mushroom you like)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 TBSP soy sauce
- 32 oz chicken stock
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 chicken breast, sliced very thin, crosswise
- 4 oz long noodles (I use either rice noodles or Cantonese-style egg noodles)
- 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (defrosted, if from frozen)
- 4 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large pot to a medium heat and add 1 TBSP of the sesame oil, the coconut (or olive oil), and the garlic, ginger, and half of the chopped green onions. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently so the garlic doesn’t burn. Add the carrots, mushrooms and salt. Cook until barely soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken stock, soy sauce and vinegar. Bring the fortified broth to a boil over med-high heat and then reduce it to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add noodles and simmer until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Nestle chicken in, and simmer until cooked through, about 2 minutes. Lastly, add the shrimp (if using). Simmer just until they’re opaque and cooked through; about a minute. Taste your soup and adjust for seasoning.
- Serve the soup with the reserved green onions on top, the remaining sesame oil, and any toppings you like (see note for my favorites). and season to taste with salt and pepper.Â
Notes
Toppings suggestions: water chestnuts, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños, toasted sesame seeds, fresh basil, black sesame seeds, spicy chili oil, lime.