Ohhh yes 🍜🔥 Spicy Noodle Soup—warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, with just the right kick. Here’s a versatile, flavorful bowl you can make with whatever protein or veggies you like.
🌶️ Spicy Noodle Soup
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced or grated
- 2–3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1–2 tsp chili paste or Sriracha (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 150 g (5 oz) noodles (ramen, rice noodles, or egg noodles)
- 1 cup vegetables (bok choy, spinach, mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers)
- Optional protein: cooked chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu
- Garnishes: green onions, cilantro, lime wedges, sesame seeds, chili flakes
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep broth
- Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add broth, soy sauce, chili paste, and sesame oil. Bring to a gentle boil.
2️⃣ Cook noodles & veggies
- Add noodles and cook according to package instructions.
- In the last 2–3 minutes, add vegetables and protein (if using).
3️⃣ Adjust seasoning
- Taste soup and add more soy sauce, chili, or a pinch of sugar if needed.
4️⃣ Serve
- Ladle soup into bowls.
- Top with garnishes: green onions, cilantro, lime, sesame seeds, or extra chili.
Pro Tips
- Spice level: control the heat by adjusting chili paste or adding fresh chilies.
- Flavor depth: add a splash of fish sauce or miso paste for umami.
- Broth hack: simmer with a piece of kombu (seaweed) or a few dried mushrooms for richer flavor.
- Noodle texture: cook noodles separately if you want them firmer and add to bowls just before serving.
🔥 Variations
- 🍤 Spicy shrimp ramen
- 🥩 Beef & vegetable noodle soup
- 🥢 Vegetarian miso chili noodle soup
- 🥬 Thai-style coconut curry noodle soup
If you want, I can give a restaurant-style fiery spicy noodle soup that’s rich, slightly creamy, and packed with layers of flavor 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
