Best 8 Japanese Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary journey to Japan with this collection of authentic Japanese chicken noodle soup recipes. Embark on a voyage of flavors as we present a diverse selection of soups, each with its unique character and charm. From the classic and comforting chicken ramen, brimming with savory broth, tender chicken, and springy noodles, to the tantalizing tantanmen, a spicy and flavorful noodle soup that packs a punch.

Indulge in the exquisite shoyu ramen, where a delicate soy sauce-based broth is the star of the show, complemented by succulent chicken, silky noodles, and an array of toppings. For a taste of tradition, savor the comforting oyakodon soup, where chicken and egg harmoniously blend in a rich broth, served over fluffy rice. And for those seeking a hearty and satisfying meal, the khao soi is a must-try, a coconut-based noodle soup brimming with chicken, vegetables, and a symphony of spices.

Each recipe is carefully crafted with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can recreate these culinary wonders in the comfort of their own kitchens. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Japanese cuisine as you explore the diverse flavors and textures of these delectable chicken noodle soups. Prepare to be captivated by the harmonious blend of savory broths, succulent chicken, springy noodles, and an array of toppings that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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This Easy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup is an updated spin on classic chicken noodle soup with hints of soy, sesame, and ginger. It comes together in under 30 minutes, uses minimal ingredients and will warm you from the inside out.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp + 2 tsp sesame oil, divided
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 cup shredded carrots
8 oz shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp soy sauce
32 oz chicken stock
1 tbsp rice vinegar
4 oz cantonese egg noodles (see note)
1 medium chicken breast, sliced VERY thin (see note)
3 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot to a medium heat and add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, along with garlic and ginger. Saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots, mushrooms and salt. Cook until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chicken stock, soy sauce and vinegar. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes. Gently add noodles and simmer until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Nestle chicken in, and simmer until cooked through, about 2-3 minutes. Add green onions and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

JAPANESE RAMEN NOODLE SOUP



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Use chicken, noodles, spinach, sweetcorn and eggs to make this moreish Japanese noodle soup, for when you crave something comforting yet light and wholesome.

Provided by Lina Croft

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Pasta

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

700ml chicken stock
3 garlic cloves, halved
4 tbsp soy sauce, plus extra to season
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
½ tsp Chinese five spice
pinch of chilli powder
1 tsp white sugar (optional)
375g ramen noodles
400g sliced cooked pork or chicken breast
2 tsp sesame oil
100g baby spinach
4 tbsp sweetcorn
4 boiled eggs, peeled and halved
1 sheet dried nori, finely shredded
sliced green spring onions or shallots
sprinkle of sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Mix 700ml chicken stock, 3 halved garlic cloves, 4 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, a sliced thumb-sized piece of ginger, ½ tsp Chinese five spice, pinch of chilli powder and 300ml water in a stockpot or large saucepan, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 mins.
  • Taste the stock - add 1 tsp white sugar or a little more soy sauce to make it sweeter or saltier to your liking.
  • Cook 375g ramen noodles following the pack instructions, then drain and set aside.
  • Slice 400g cooked pork or chicken, fry in 2 tsp sesame oil until just starting to brown, then set aside.
  • Divide the noodles between four bowls. Top each with a quarter of the meat, 25g spinach, 1 tbsp sweetcorn and two boiled egg halves each.
  • Strain the stock into a clean pan, then bring to the boil once again.
  • Divide the stock between the bowls, then sprinkle over 1 shredded nori sheet, sliced spring onions or shallots and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Allow the spinach to wilt slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 629 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 75 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 51 grams protein, Sodium 4.9 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN SOBA NOODLE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound small skinless, boneless chicken thighs
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
6 slices fresh ginger, lightly smashed, plus 1 tablespoon finely grated
2 scallions, whites cut into 2-inch pieces and greens thinly sliced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup sugar snap peas
3 carrots
1 9.5-ounce package soba noodles
4 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Shichimi togarashi (Japanese seasoning) or Asian chili sauce, for topping

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, combine the chicken thighs, chicken broth, sliced ginger, scallion whites, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds pepper in a large saucepan. Cover and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, about 8 minutes. Uncover and gently simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 10 more minutes.
  • While the chicken cooks, trim the snap peas and thinly slice. Peel the carrots and halve lengthwise, then thinly slice.
  • Add the soba noodles to the boiling water and cook as the label directs. Drain and rinse under warm water, then vigorously shake off the water. Divide among bowls.
  • Using tongs, remove the chicken to a plate. Discard the ginger and scallions from the broth and skim off any foam. Shred the chicken and return to the broth. Add the shiitakes and carrots, return to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in the soy sauce and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Stir in the snap peas.
  • Ladle the soup over the noodles. Top with the scallion greens and grated ginger; sprinkle with shichimi togarashi.

ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 22m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, plus 1 teaspoon
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon sugar
4 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Vietnamese chile paste
8 cups chicken broth
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut crosswise into thin strips
4 cups chopped Chinese vegetables or Napa cabbage
1 (5-ounce) package rice noodles, prepared according to packing directions
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
6 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias

Steps:

  • Mix soy sauce, mirin, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sugar, vinegar, and chile paste in a small bowl.
  • Heat the broth in a medium saucepan. Add the soy sauce mixture, the chicken, and the vegetables and bring to a boil. Simmer for two minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Pour over prepared Chinese noodles. Garnish with cilantro and scallions.

AWESOME CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Home style chicken noodle soup that really makes a wonderful side or meal, it cures what ails you. If you like lots of noodles use a whole pound of them. Serve hot with your favorite salad and bread. This freezes or doubles well.

Provided by ALANK

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 gallon water
1 (4 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 large onion, peeled and halved
3 bay leaves
10 whole black peppercorns
⅔ bunch celery, leaves reserved
1 pound whole carrots
3 tablespoons chopped lemon grass
¼ cup chicken bouillon powder
1 pound carrots, peeled and sliced
⅓ bunch celery, chopped and leaves reserved
1 (8 ounce) package dry egg noodles

Steps:

  • Place chicken and water in a large pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, skimming fat as needed, 30 minutes.
  • Place the halved onion, bay leaves, peppercorns, whole celery, whole carrots and lemon grass in the pot and simmer, covered 1 hour.
  • Strain broth and reserve chicken. When chicken is cool enough to handle, remove skin and cut meat into bite-size pieces.
  • Return strained stock to pot over high heat, and stir in chicken base, chopped celery and chopped carrots. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes, or until carrots are tender.
  • Chop celery leaves and stir into pot with the noodles. Simmer until noodles are cooked, about 10 minutes more. Stir in chicken and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 81.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 864.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

ASIAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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One night I didn't have any noodles for my chicken soup, so I gave it a twist with wonton wrappers. It was great! Don't skip the celery leaves; they bring great flavor to this Asian chicken soup. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
6 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup chili garlic sauce
1 package (14 ounces) wonton wrappers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 cups sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped celery leaves
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook chicken in oil over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute the carrots, celery and onion until tender. Stir in the broth, teriyaki sauce, garlic sauce and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes., Add the wonton strips, mushrooms, celery leaves, basil and cilantro. Cook and stir for 4-5 minutes or until wonton strips and mushrooms are tender. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 1344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

ANGELA'S ASIAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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My quick and easy chicken soup recipe. So easy, your kids can make it.

Provided by Angela DeMahy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups water
1 (3 ounce) package chicken-flavored ramen noodles
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
2 leaves bok choy, sliced
1 carrot, sliced
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Break up the block of noodles and stir into the pot, reserving seasoning packet. Stir in chicken, bok choy, and carrot. Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Stir in contents of seasoning packet and sesame oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 52.5 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 287 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

CHEF JOHN'S HOMEMADE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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This soul-warming soup is deliciously simple -- just chicken and noodles. What makes it so good is the homemade roasted chicken stock.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
½ cup diced carrot
½ cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
1 pinch salt
¼ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons melted chicken fat
2 quarts roasted chicken broth (see footnote for recipe link)
4 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles
2 cooked boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Stir in carrot, onion, celery, salt, and fresh thyme. Stir in chicken fat; cook and stir until the onions turn soft and translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in roasted chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  • Season to taste with salt, if necessary; stir in egg noodles and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cooked chicken breast meat and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1000.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot when cooking the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Add the noodles and vegetables towards the end of the cooking time so that they don't overcook.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or green onions.

Conclusion:

Japanese chicken noodle soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and nutritious meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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