Heart-Healthy Spicy Noodle Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Heart-Healthy Spicy Noodle Soup, a wholesome blend of bold flavors and nourishing ingredients. This comforting soup features a fragrant base of low-sodium vegetable broth infused with garlic, ginger, and a kick of red chili flakes. Packed with fresh veggies like bok choy, carrots, and shiitake mushrooms, it delivers vibrant textures with every bite, while rice noodles make it hearty and satisfying. The finishing touches—a drizzle of sesame oil, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime—elevate the dish with zesty and herbal notes. Perfect for a light yet filling meal, this quick 35-minute recipe is easy to make and ideal for anyone seeking a low-sodium, heart-healthy option without skimping on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 6 ounces rice noodles
• 2 small heads bok choy
• 1 medium carrot
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms
• 2 stalks scallions
• 1 handful fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 whole lime

Directions

Step 1

Peel and mince the garlic and ginger.

Step 2

Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white and green parts. Cut the bok choy into quarters, slice the carrot into thin matchsticks, and remove stems from shiitake mushrooms.

Step 3

In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced ginger, garlic, the white parts of the scallions, and red chili flakes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.

Step 5

Add the soy sauce, sliced mushrooms, and carrot matchsticks to the broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 6

Reduce heat to medium and add the rice noodles. Cook according to package instructions, usually 4-6 minutes, until tender.

Step 7

Two minutes before the noodles finish cooking, add the bok choy quarters to the pot to allow them to soften slightly.

Step 8

Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding a dash of lime juice for acidity or a touch more soy sauce for saltiness.

Step 9

Once the noodles are cooked and bok choy is tender, remove the soup from heat. Serve in bowls.

Step 10

Garnish each bowl with the green parts of the scallions, fresh cilantro, and a wedge of lime. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2080.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	531.4

Total Fat 15.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2381.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.3g
Protein 13.7g	0%

Vitamin D 12.6IU	0%
Calcium 313.1mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 2485.3mg	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: 26.0%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 63.9%