Spicy Noodle Soup

Warm up your soul with this irresistibly flavorful Spicy Noodle Soup, a perfect harmony of bold spices and wholesome ingredients. This quick, 45-minute recipe combines tender rice noodles, juicy slices of chicken, and a rainbow of fresh vegetables—shiitake mushrooms, red bell peppers, and carrots—simmered in a rich, aromatic broth infused with red chili paste, garlic, and ginger. Accented with tangy lime juice, soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar, every spoonful packs a balance of heat, zest, and umami. Topped with fresh cilantro, green onions, bean sprouts, and a dash of red chili, this comforting soup is as vibrant in flavor as it is in color. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a comforting bowl of spicy, noodle-packed goodness, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons red chili paste
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 8 ounces medium rice noodles
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
• 1 unit red bell pepper, sliced
• 2 units carrots, julienned
• 1 pound boneless chicken breast, sliced
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 3 units green onions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon fresh red chili slices
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the red chili paste and continue to cook for another 2 minutes, mixing well to combine.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Step 5

Mix in soy sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.

Step 6

Add the sliced chicken breast to the simmering broth and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 7

Introduce shiitake mushrooms, red bell pepper, and carrots to the pot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

Step 8

Stir in the medium rice noodles, ensuring they are submerged in the broth. Cook according to the package instructions until tender, usually about 5-7 minutes.

Step 9

Add lime juice and taste the soup, adjusting seasonings with salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 10

Garnish the soup with chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, fresh red chili slices, and bean sprouts.

Step 11

Serve hot in bowls and enjoy the spicy and aromatic flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2917.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2214.8

Total Fat 46.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 9173.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 254.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.1g	0%
Total Sugars 37.1g
Protein 193.0g	0%

Vitamin D 40.5IU	0%
Calcium 361.6mg	0%
Iron 15.8mg	0%
Potassium 4430.9mg	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: 19.1%

Protein: 34.9%

Carbs: 46.0%