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Gingery Chicken Noodle Soup

by Zaynab Issa
dinner
Yield: 4–6 servingsPrep: Prep: 5 minutesCook: Cook: 25 minutesTotal: Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients

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produce
  • lime wedges(for serving)
  • 1 bunchscallions(white and pale green parts thinly sliced, dark green parts cut into 1½" pieces)
  • 1 2" pieceginger(peeled, sliced into matchsticks)
  • 6 clovesgarlic(thinly sliced)
  • 3 mediumcarrots(peeled, sliced on a diagonal ¼" thick)
  • 1 Tbsp.fresh lime juice(fresh)
protein
  • 1 lb.chicken thighs(skin-on, bone-in)
grain
  • 8 oz.fresh wheat noodles or dried ramen noodles(fresh or dried)
pantry staple
  • 1 Tbsp.curry powder
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 4 cupschicken broth(low-sodium)
  • 1 Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Season 1 lb. skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs with kosher salt; let sit at room temperature while you start the soup.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add 1 bunch scallions, white and pale green parts thinly sliced, one 2" piece ginger, peeled, sliced into matchsticks, and 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until scallions are softened and beginning to brown around edges, about 5 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp. curry powder, season generously with freshly ground pepper, and stir to coat.
  3. Pour in 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth and 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Add chicken, reduce heat, and simmer until thighs are cooked through, 18–22 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to a plate; let cool slightly.
  4. Add 3 medium carrots, peeled, sliced on a diagonal ¼" thick, to broth; cook 3 minutes. Add 8 oz. fresh wheat noodles (such as yakisoba or ramen) or 6 oz. dried ramen noodles and dark green scallion parts. Cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are just tender. Remove from heat and stir in 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice. Taste soup and add more salt and/or lime juice if needed.
  5. Remove skin from chicken thighs, then shred meat with 2 forks or your hands; discard skin and bones.
  6. Divide soup among bowls and top with chicken; season with pepper. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over.

My notes

Inspired by Maggi masala noodles, this soup includes a heavy hand of aromatic curry powder and ginger for depth.