Description
A warm hug in a bowl, this Healing Ginger Garlic Broth combines vibrant flavors of garlic and ginger with soothing vegetable broth and comforting rice noodles.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 carrots, sliced thinly
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 6 ounces rice noodles
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Sliced green onions and chili flakes for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the sliced carrots and celery to the pot. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, adding the turmeric powder, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- While the broth is simmering, prepare the rice noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- After the broth has simmered, add the spinach or kale and let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Taste the broth and season with salt and pepper as desired.
- To serve, place a portion of the cooked rice noodles in bowls and ladle the hot broth and vegetables over the top.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced green onions, and a sprinkle of chili flakes, if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality vegetable broth and feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg