Description
A spicy, warming noodle soup featuring a rich chili-garlic broth, tender noodles, and fresh greens. Perfect for cozy nights when you crave heat.
Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped (whites and greens separated)
- 2 tbsp Gochujang or chili paste
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar (optional)
- 2 packs ramen or udon noodles
- 1 cup sliced chicken breast or firm tofu
- 2 heads baby bok choy, halved
- 2 soft boiled eggs (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Chili oil for garnish
- 1 tbsp neutral oil for cooking
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your aromatic base in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add a splash of neutral oil and sauté the minced garlic, grated ginger, and the white parts of the green onions until they are fragrant and just starting to soften, which usually takes about two minutes. Stir in the chili paste or Gochujang and let it cook in the oil for another minute to release its oils and deepen the flavor profile before adding any liquid.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and the soy sauce, stirring well to dissolve the chili paste completely into the liquid. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about ten minutes to allow the flavors to meld together into a cohesive Fire Broth Noodle Soup. While the broth simmers, you can taste it and adjust the seasoning, adding a pinch of sugar if you need to balance out the heat.
- While the broth is developing its flavor, cook your noodles in a separate pot of boiling water according to the package directions, but drain them one minute early so they finish cooking in the hot soup later. If you are using raw protein like thinly sliced chicken, add it directly to the simmering broth now and poach it until cooked through. Add the bok choy or spinach during the last two minutes of simmering so the greens wilt but retain their bright green color.
- Divide the cooked noodles into deep bowls and ladle the steaming hot broth, vegetables, and protein over them. Top each bowl with a soft-boiled egg, the remaining green onion tops, and a generous drizzle of sesame oil and extra chili oil if you want more heat. Serve immediately while the soup is piping hot for the best texture and flavor experience.
Notes
If you cannot find Gochujang, a mix of red pepper flakes and miso paste works as a substitute. Adjust chili levels to your personal tolerance.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Assembly: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: fire broth noodle soup, spicy ramen recipe, easy noodle soup, homemade spicy broth, cozy dinner