Gingered Chinese Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Gingered Chinese Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 oz. cellophane noodles; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 carrots, sliced diagonally; 1 tsp. minced fresh ginger; 3 c. chicken stock; 1 1/2 c. water; 1 c. ham, cut julienne style; 1 c. shredded watercress leaves; 1/2 c. mushrooms, sliced thin; 1 c. snow peas; 1 tsp. Oriental sesame oil; 1 tsp. rice vinegar; 2 green onions, sliced thin; 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; dash of red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

3 oz. cellophane noodles
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 carrots, sliced diagonally
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
3 c. chicken stock
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. ham, cut julienne style
1 c. shredded watercress leaves
1/2 c. mushrooms, sliced thin
1 c. snow peas
1 tsp. Oriental sesame oil
1 tsp. rice vinegar
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 Tbsp. soy sauce
dash of red pepper flakes

1
Put noodles in a large bowl.
2
Cover with boiling water.
3
Let stand 5 minutes.
4
Drain thoroughly.
5
Heat oil in wok or deep large skillet over medium high heat.
6
Add onion and carrots; stir-fry 3 minutes.
7
Add garlic and ginger; stir-fry 30 seconds.
8
Add stock, water and soy sauce.
9
Cover and boil 2 minutes.
10
Add ham, watercress, mushrooms and noodles.
11
Return to boil.
12
Cover; turn off heat and let steep until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
13
Stir in sesame oil, rice vinegar and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
14
Serve in deep bowls; sprinkle with green onions.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 oz. cellophane noodles, 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, sliced, 2 carrots, sliced diagonally, and more.

Yes, Gingered Chinese Noodle Soup 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!

Gingered Chinese Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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