Asian Noodle Soup with Chicken and Snow Peas Recipe

Name: Asian Noodle Soup with Chicken and Snow Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Coarse salt and ground pepper; 8 ounces flat, wide rice noodles; 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth; 1 piece fresh lemongrass (3 inches), smashed, or 3 sticks dried lemongrass; 1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks; 3 cups water; 2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each), thinly sliced crosswise; 8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; Asian chili sauce, such as Sriracha, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces flat, wide rice noodles
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth
1 piece fresh lemongrass (3 inches), smashed, or 3 sticks dried lemongrass
1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks
3 cups water
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each), thinly sliced crosswise
8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Asian chili sauce, such as Sriracha, for serving (optional)

1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles until tender according to package instructions.
2
Drain noodles.
3
In a saucepan, combine broth, lemongrass, ginger, and the water.
4
Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until fragrant, 10 minutes.
5
Strain broth mixture through a fine sieve, discarding solids, and return to saucepan.
6
Add chicken and snow peas and simmer until chicken is cooked through and snow peas are crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
7
Remove soup from heat and stir in lime juice.
8
Season with salt and pepper.
9
Divide noodles among bowls, and pour soup over noodles.
10
Serve with mint, lime wedges, and, if desired, chili sauce.
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(Per Serving)
12
Calories: 355
13
Fat: 1.8g (0.7g Saturated Fat)
14
Protein: 27.5g
15
Carbohydrates: 55.3g
16
Fiber: 2g

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Coarse salt and ground pepper, 8 ounces flat, wide rice noodles, 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) low-sodium chicken broth, 1 piece fresh lemongrass (3 inches), smashed, or 3 sticks dried lemongrass, and more.

Yes, Asian Noodle Soup with Chicken and Snow Peas falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Asian Noodle Soup with Chicken and Snow Peas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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