Description
This Easy Chicken Vermicelli Soup is a light, comforting, and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, delicate vermicelli noodles, and a savory broth seasoned with garlic and ginger. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect cozy meal for busy weeknights or when you need something warm and nourishing.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
6 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
1 1/2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
3 oz vermicelli noodles (about 1 cup dry)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (optional)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add carrots and cook another 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and soy sauce (if using), simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Stir in vermicelli noodles and cook according to package directions, usually 3–4 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with green onions and fresh herbs. Serve hot.
Notes
Use rice vermicelli for a gluten-free option.
Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
Include red pepper flakes or chili paste for a spicy kick.
Swap carrots with zucchini, bok choy, or other vegetables.
Cook noodles separately if making ahead to prevent them from getting soggy.
Freeze without noodles, then add fresh ones when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
