Description
A nourishing and immune-supporting miso chicken noodle soup packed with wholesome vegetables, tender shredded chicken, and wholewheat noodles in a flavorful miso broth. Perfect for a comforting and healthy meal that boosts your immunity.
Ingredients
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Sautéed Base
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
- 320g celery, sliced into 2cm pieces
- 320g shiitake mushrooms, roughly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed and left for 10 mins
- 2.5 cm piece of ginger, minced
Protein and Vegetables
- 500g chicken legs, skin and fat removed
- 320g carrots, roughly chopped
- 250g broccoli, roughly chopped
Broth and Noodles
- 2–3 tbsp miso paste
- 1.5 litres water
- 100g wholewheat noodles
To Serve (Optional)
- 4 spring onions, sliced
- red chilli, sliced
Instructions
- Heat and Sauté Vegetables: Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and celery, cooking for 5 minutes until they begin to soften. Then add the shiitake mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes until softened.
- Add Aromatics and Chicken: Stir in the crushed garlic (which was left to rest for 10 minutes), minced ginger, and chicken legs with skin and fat removed. Cook for a few minutes until the chicken pieces are browned on all sides.
- Create the Soup Base: Add the chopped carrots, miso paste, salt, black pepper to taste, and 1.5 litres of water to the pan. Stir well to dissolve the miso. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
- Simmer the Soup: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let it simmer for 20 to 30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and flavors meld.
- Prepare Chicken and Add Veggies and Noodles: Remove the chicken from the soup and discard the bones. Shred the chicken meat into bite-sized pieces. Add the chopped broccoli and wholewheat noodles to the simmering broth. Cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until the noodles are tender and broccoli is cooked but still vibrant.
- Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with sliced spring onions and red chilli if desired. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and immune-boosting benefits.
Notes
- Letting the crushed garlic rest for 10 minutes before cooking helps develop its flavor and maximize health benefits.
- Miso paste is best added toward the end or dissolved properly to keep its probiotics intact.
- Remove bones carefully to avoid any small fragments in the soup.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preference, as miso paste can be salty.
- Wholewheat noodles add fiber and nutrition, but you may substitute with any noodles of choice.
- For extra immune support, use fresh ginger and shiitake mushrooms known for their health properties.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Keywords: immune-supporting soup, miso chicken soup, healthy chicken noodle soup, wholewheat noodles, shiitake mushroom soup, ginger soup, nutritious soup
