Cozy Chicken Vermicelli Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup made with chicken, vermicelli noodles, and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 poundchicken breast, diced
- 4 cupschicken broth
- 2 cupsvermicelli noodles
- 1 cupcarrots, sliced
- 1 mediumonion, chopped
- 3 clovesgarlic, minced
- 2 tablespoonssoy sauce
- 1 tablespoonginger, grated
- 1 cupspinach, chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- lime wedges for serving
Directions
- 1
Start by prepping your veggies. Slice the carrots, chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until it’s lightly browned and just cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 3
Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is soft and the aromatics are fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- 5
Add the sliced carrots and let everything simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the carrots to soften.
- 6
Stir in the soy sauce and the vermicelli noodles. Cook according to the package instructions (usually 3-5 minutes), until the noodles are tender but not mushy.
- 7
Add the chopped spinach and stir until just wilted.
- 8
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.
- 9
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish generously with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side for a bright, fresh finish.