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Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

4.6 from 148 reviews

This Chinese Noodle Soup features tender shredded chicken, flavorful chicken bone broth, and perfectly cooked egg noodles, garnished with fresh bok choy and scallions. This comforting soup is quick to prepare and makes a satisfying meal, combining the richness of homemade broth with the freshness of blanched greens.

Ingredients

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Soup Base

  • 2 cups chicken bone broth
  • 1 chicken breast (300g/10 oz)
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

Noodles and Vegetables

  • 200 g egg noodles (or any noodles you prefer)
  • 3 cups water (to cook noodles)
  • Bok choy (or other green vegetable), amount as desired
  • 1 sliced scallion (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Boil the Chicken in Bone Broth: In a pot, bring the chicken bone broth to a boil. Add the chicken breast and boil for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken breast from the broth and set aside to cool. Once cooled, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Season the Soup: Add soy sauce, salt, and sesame oil to the simmering chicken bone broth to enhance the flavor. Keep the broth warm.
  4. Blanch the Vegetables: In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Blanch the bok choy or other greens for about 1-2 minutes until tender but still crisp. Remove and set aside.
  5. Cook the Noodles: Using the same boiling water, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Drain well.
  6. Assemble the Soup: Place the rinsed noodles in serving bowls. Top with shredded chicken and blanched vegetables. Pour the hot seasoned chicken bone broth over the top.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sliced scallions on top and serve immediately while hot and comforting.

Notes

  • Boiling the chicken breast briefly then simmering ensures it stays tender and juicy.
  • Rinsing the noodles with cold water after cooking prevents them from sticking together and removes excess starch.
  • You can substitute bok choy with spinach, kale, or other leafy greens.
  • Add more or less soy sauce and salt according to your taste preference.

Keywords: Chinese noodle soup, chicken noodle soup, easy noodle soup, chicken broth soup, Asian noodle soup