Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup (Comforting, Healing & Ready in 30 Minutes!)

If you’re looking for a soup that warms you from the inside out, brings comfort with every spoonful, and delivers bold flavor with simple ingredients, this Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup is exactly what you need. It’s fragrant, restorative, cozy, and bursting with flavor thanks to a broth infused with fresh ginger, garlic, herbs, and tender chicken. Whether you’re fighting off a cold, craving something soothing, or simply want a nourishing homemade meal, this soup hits every note.

Ginger and garlic have long been used in cooking for their warming, aromatic qualities. In this recipe, they combine beautifully with chicken broth, noodles, and vegetables to create a soup that feels both healing and satisfying. It’s the kind of soup you sip slowly because every bite feels like it’s making your day better. The broth is bright and flavorful, the chicken is tender, the noodles are slurp-worthy, and the aroma alone feels like comfort.

Even better — it’s a one-pot recipe that comes together quickly, making it ideal for busy nights, chilly evenings, or whenever you want something delicious without a ton of cleanup.

⭐ Why This Soup Works So Well

1. Fresh ginger + garlic = powerful flavor

Their combination creates a fragrant, warming broth.

2. Ready in 30 minutes

Perfect weeknight comfort food.

3. Naturally soothing

Warm broth, tender noodles, aromatic spices — everything your body craves on a cold day.

4. Great for meal prep

Stores well and reheats beautifully.

5. Customizable & family-friendly

Add veggies, swap noodles, adjust seasonings — it always turns out delicious.

⭐ Ingredients for Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup

Base Ingredients

• -2 tablespoons olive oil
• -1 pound chicken breast or thighs, sliced thin
• -1 medium onion, diced
• -3 garlic cloves, minced
• -2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated or minced
• -2 carrots, sliced
• -2 celery stalks, sliced

Broth & Seasoning

• -6 cups chicken broth
• -1 tablespoon soy sauce
• -1 teaspoon sesame oil
• -½ teaspoon black pepper
• -Salt to taste

Noodles & Finish

• -6 oz egg noodles or rice noodles
• -1 tablespoon lime juice
• -Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish

⭐ How to Make Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup

1. Sauté Aromatics

In a large pot, heat olive oil. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.

2. Add Chicken

Add sliced chicken and cook until no longer pink.

3. Add Vegetables

Stir in carrots and celery. Cook 3 minutes.

4. Pour in Broth

Add chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil.

5. Add Noodles

Stir in noodles and reduce heat. Simmer 8–10 minutes until noodles are tender.

6. Finish the Soup

Add lime juice and adjust seasoning.

7. Serve

Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro or green onions.

Ginger Garlic Chicken Noodle Soup

A comforting and aromatic chicken noodle soup infused with fresh ginger and garlic for a warming, healing meal.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6 bowls

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Base

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb chicken breast or thighs sliced
• 1 onion diced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated
• 2 carrots sliced
• 2 celery stalks sliced

Broth & Seasoning

• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• salt to taste

Finish

• 6 oz egg noodles
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp cilantro or green onions for garnish

Equipment

• Large pot
• Cutting board
• Knife
• Wooden spoon

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
2. Add sliced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
3. Stir in carrots and celery; cook 3 minutes.
4. Pour in chicken broth, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
5. Add noodles and simmer 8–10 minutes until tender.
6. Add lime juice and adjust seasoning.
7. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or green onions.

Notes

Add chili flakes for heat or coconut milk for a creamy twist. Great for cold days.

⭐ Tips for the Best Ginger Garlic Soup

Use fresh ginger, not powdered

The flavor is brighter and more aromatic.

Don’t overcook the noodles

They absorb broth quickly — watch them closely.

Add a splash of extra broth when reheating

Keeps texture perfect.

Want extra flavor?

Add a spoonful of chili crisp or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

⭐ Flavor Variations

Spicy Ginger Chicken Soup

Add sliced jalapeños or 1 teaspoon sriracha.

Vegetable-Packed Version

Add spinach, bok choy, zucchini, or mushrooms.

Coconut Ginger Soup

Replace 1 cup broth with coconut milk for a creamy version.

Rice Noodle Version

Use flat rice noodles for a lighter, silky texture.

⭐ Perfect Pairings

• Crusty bread
• Garlic naan
• Spring rolls
• Simple side salad

This soup is satisfying enough on its own but works well with light sides.

⭐ Storage

Fridge: 3–4 days

Freeze: Without noodles for best texture

Reheat: Add extra broth to refresh noodles