Chinese Long Soup

Dive into a bowl of authentic comfort with this Chinese Long Soup, a fragrant and flavorful noodle soup that's perfect for any season. This recipe features a savory broth made with aromatic garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, enriched by the umami flavors of soy sauce and oyster sauce. Packed with vibrant vegetables like shredded Chinese cabbage, julienned carrots, and earthy mushrooms, this soup is as nutritious as it is delicious. Tender rice noodles and optional shredded chicken make it a hearty, satisfying meal, while fresh green onions and crunchy bean sprouts add the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy homemade soup is a nourishing weeknight dinner or a flavorful starter that will transport your taste buds straight to a traditional Chinese kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 cup Chinese cabbage (wombok), shredded
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cup mushrooms (shiitake or button), thinly sliced
• 200 grams thin rice noodles
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 cup cooked chicken breast, shredded (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup bean sprouts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Pour in the chicken stock, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 4

Add the shredded Chinese cabbage, julienned carrot, and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

Step 5

Meanwhile, cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

Step 6

If using, add the shredded cooked chicken breast to the soup and heat through for 2-3 minutes.

Step 7

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

To serve, distribute the cooked rice noodles evenly into individual serving bowls.

Step 9

Ladle the hot soup and vegetables over the noodles.

Step 10

Garnish with sliced green onions and bean sprouts, if desired.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy your comforting Chinese Long Soup.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3169.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1983.1

Total Fat 46.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 330.6mg	0%
Sodium 3818.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 207.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g	0%
Total Sugars 24.3g
Protein 171.5g	0%

Vitamin D 102.7IU	0%
Calcium 331.5mg	0%
Iron 16.5mg	0%
Potassium 1782.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.6%

Protein: 35.5%

Carbs: 42.9%