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Cozy Ginger Garlic Mushroom Noodle Soup

This savory mushroom noodle soup combines fresh ginger, garlic, tender mushrooms, and rice noodles in a flavorful broth for a cozy, comforting meal ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 oz rice vermicelli noodles
  • 3 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 bunches green onions sliced, white and light green parts for cooking, tops reserved for garnish
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons fresh ginger minced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili sauce
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil

Equipment

  • large pot For sautéing and simmering the soup.
  • second pot For cooking the rice noodles per the package instructions.
  • wooden spoon For stirring.

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the white and light green parts of the green onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the mushrooms, soy sauce, and chili sauce. Cook for several minutes until the mushrooms begin to soften.
  4. Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Add the cinnamon stick and bring the soup to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  6. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Stir in the lime juice and sesame oil.
  7. Cook the rice noodles according to the package instructions, then drain and add them to the soup. Heat for another minute.
  8. Ladle into bowls and garnish with the reserved green onion tops. Serve hot.

Notes

Cook the rice noodles separately according to the package instructions, then drain and add them to the soup. Remove the cinnamon stick before adding the lime juice and sesame oil. For the best texture, store leftover broth and noodles separately and add the noodles just before serving.