Healing Ginger Garlic Broth (Printable Version)
Warm aromatic broth with ginger, garlic, and rice noodles for cozy nourishment.
# What You Need:
→ Broth
01 - 8 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free if needed)
02 - 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
03 - 6 garlic cloves, smashed
04 - 2 green onions, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce (use gluten-free tamari for GF)
06 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ Noodles & Additions
10 - 8 oz dried rice noodles
11 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
12 - 1 cup baby spinach
13 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
→ Garnish
14 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1/2 cup fresh basil or Thai basil, torn
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
17 - Optional: sliced red chili, extra green onions, sesame seeds
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and green onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and aromatic.
02 - Pour in vegetable broth. Add tamari, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine seasonings.
03 - Add shiitake mushrooms and carrots to the simmering broth. Cook for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
04 - While broth simmers, cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and set aside until ready to serve.
05 - Stir baby spinach into the hot broth. Cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted. Taste broth and adjust seasoning as needed.
06 - Divide cooked rice noodles evenly among serving bowls. Ladle hot broth and vegetables over the noodles.
07 - Top with fresh cilantro, basil, and lime wedges. Add optional toppings such as sliced red chili, extra green onions, or sesame seeds as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The broth comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
- Every ingredient serves a purpose, from immune boosting ginger to comforting carbs that actually fill you up
02 -
- The broth improves after sitting in the fridge overnight, so make extra for leftovers
- Adjust ginger to your taste, more if you love the heat, less if you are sensitive
03 -
- Slice your ginger as thin as possible for maximum infusion
- Squeeze lime into individual bowls rather than the whole pot for more control