Healing Ginger Garlic Broth with Rice Noodles
Healing ginger garlic broth is a light, nourishing soup made with ginger, garlic, turmeric, and rice noodles to support comfort and wellness.
Ingredients
For the Broth
- 1 tablespoon oil optional; see notes for oil-free version
- 2 –3 bay leaves
- 5 –6 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 –2 inches fresh ginger root grated
- 2 celery stalks finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Handful of fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Red chili flakes or chili garlic sauce to taste
For the Toppings
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cups mushrooms quartered
- 4 baby bok choy chopped or halved
- 1 cup thin rice noodles
Instructions
Cook the Vegetables
- Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, mushrooms, and bok choy.
- Cook until mushrooms release moisture and become golden and bok choy is lightly seared.
- Remove vegetables from the pot and set aside.
Prepare the Broth Base
- Add another teaspoon of oil to the same pot.
- Add celery, bay leaves, garlic, and ginger.
- Sauté gently over low heat for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
Add Spices and Simmer
- Stir in turmeric and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
Finish and Assemble
- Turn off heat. Add salt and lime or lemon juice to taste.
- Divide rice noodles and cooked vegetables among bowls.
- Ladle hot broth over the top.
- Garnish with cilantro and chili flakes or chili garlic sauce. Serve immediately.
Notes
For an oil-free version, sauté vegetables with a splash of broth or water