Healing Ginger Garlic Broth With Noodles (Print Page)

Aromatic ginger-garlic broth with rice noodles, mushrooms, and fresh herbs for warming comfort.

# What You Need:

→ Broth Base

01 - 8 cups vegetable broth, gluten-free if needed
02 - 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
03 - 6 garlic cloves, smashed
04 - 2 green onions, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce, gluten-free tamari for GF version
06 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Noodles & Vegetables

10 - 8 oz dried rice noodles
11 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
12 - 1 cup baby spinach
13 - 1 medium carrot, julienned

→ Garnishes

14 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1/2 cup fresh basil or Thai basil, torn
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
17 - Optional: sliced red chili, extra green onions, sesame seeds

# Directions:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced ginger, smashed garlic cloves, and chopped green onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and aromatic.
02 - Pour in vegetable broth. Add tamari, rice vinegar, sea salt, and black pepper. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine seasonings.
03 - Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and julienned carrots to the simmering broth. Cook for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to infuse and vegetables to tenderize.
04 - Prepare rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly and set aside until ready to serve.
05 - Stir baby spinach into the hot broth. Cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Taste broth and adjust seasoning if needed.
06 - Divide cooked rice noodles among serving bowls. Ladle hot broth and vegetables over the noodles, ensuring even distribution.
07 - Top each bowl with chopped cilantro, torn basil, and lime wedges. Add optional toppings such as sliced red chili, extra green onions, or sesame seeds as desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • The broth freezes beautifully, so you can double it and always have healing soup on hand
  • Every ingredient is familiar and easy to find at any grocery store
02 -
  • The broth tastes even better the next day, so don't hesitate to make it ahead and reheat gently
  • Overcooking the rice noodles is the biggest mistake, they'll continue to soften in the hot broth
03 -
  • Slice your ginger into coins rather than mincing it, so you can easily fish it out before serving if you prefer
  • Toast your sesame oil in the pan for 30 seconds before adding aromatics, it deepens the flavor significantly

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