Roast Chicken Noodle Soup with Chrysanthemum Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken Noodle Soup with Chrysanthemum
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole star anise; 3 cups water; 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced into thin rounds; 6 cups low-salt chicken broth; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sugar; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 bunches chrysanthemum, bottoms trimmed, upper stems and leaves cut into 2-inch strips (about 5 cups); 1 14-ounce package thin fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles; 2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes skinned and boned freshly roasted or purchased roast chicken (about 2/3 pound); 1/4 large onion, sliced paper-thin; 3 red Thai bird chiles or 1 large red jalapeno chile, sliced into thin rounds

Servings: persons

3 whole star anise
3 cups water
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced into thin rounds
6 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 bunches chrysanthemum, bottoms trimmed, upper stems and leaves cut into 2-inch strips (about 5 cups)
1 14-ounce package thin fresh or dried Chinese egg noodles
2 1/2 cups 1/2-inch cubes skinned and boned freshly roasted or purchased roast chicken (about 2/3 pound)
1/4 large onion, sliced paper-thin
3 red Thai bird chiles or 1 large red jalapeno chile, sliced into thin rounds

1
Stir star anise in heavy large saucepan over medium heat until slightly darker, wrinkled-looking, and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
2
Add 3 cups water and ginger; simmer 15 minutes.
3
Add broth, soy sauce, and sugar; simmer 15 minutes.
4
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
Stir oil and garlic in small skillet over low heat until garlic is crisp and golden, about 8 minutes.
6
Set garlic oil aside.
7
Blanch chrysanthemum in large pot of boiling salted water until just wilted, about 5 seconds.
8
Using strainer, transfer greens to colander.
9
Rinse with cold water and drain.
10
Return water in pot to boil.
11
Add noodles and cook until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring often, about 3 minutes.
12
Drain; transfer to large bowl.
13
Let stand 2 minutes.
14
Mix in 1 tablespoon garlic oil.
15
Using kitchen shears, cut noodles crosswise in several places.
16
Heat chicken in microwave in 10-second intervals at low setting until warmed through.
17
Divide noodles among 4 soup bowls; top each with 1/4 of chrysanthemum, chicken, and onion.
18
Ladle 2 cups broth mixture into each bowl.
19
Drizzle with some garlic oil.
20
Serve, passing red chiles separately.

1182

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

167

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole star anise, 3 cups water, 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced into thin rounds, 6 cups low-salt chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken Noodle Soup with Chrysanthemum 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.

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Roast Chicken Noodle Soup with Chrysanthemum

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Variations & substitutions

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