Ginger garlic chicken noodle soup from Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files (page 71) by Deb Perelman

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  • ksg518 on May 29, 2026

    A nice soup I’ve made several times. As a previous reviewer noted, some Better than Bouillon helps give it more flavor. I double the carrots and just grate them instead of cutting them into batons.

  • michelle_99xbxi on May 14, 2026

    So tasty! Easy staple meal. Added a little bit better than bouillon for extra flavor.

  • matt_gn5je0 on March 07, 2026

    This is an absolute staple at our house, and super easy to put together. Highly recommend. I at least double the ginger and garlic, especially during the cold months for that extra immunity boost.

  • ljl1989 on February 07, 2026

    Tasty for a quick chicken soup, but can be improved with longer cooking time. I used 3 lb of bone in / skin on chicken thighs because I like the extra fat. After the 15 min boil time, the broth tasted like salt water to me; I kept it boiling for an hour.

  • kimdube17 on January 19, 2026

    Currently GF so I used rice noodles and a soy sauce substitute. Very tasty, and I appreciated how quick and easy this was since I don’t like spending much time cooking after work.

  • rachel_a40gn2 on December 29, 2025

    A delight of a recipe that is more than the sum of its parts. My family has been sick for a bit, and the combo of ease of cooking and the ingredients made this a win. I did have to make some subs because my husband cannot eat soy. I used coconut aminos instead of soy, and it still turned out great. I also subbed the ramen for vermicelli because of the soy issue (Many ramen noodles have soy flour). My 5-year-old loved getting to add the sauce to the soup. This recipe is a win in my book.

  • Lepa on October 30, 2025

    This recipe is genius. My son is sick and I wanted to make something comforting but didn't have much time and found this recipe. We couldn't believe how simple yet delicious the broth was!

  • bernalgirl on February 17, 2025

    Such an easy and warming soup. I added slivered Napa cabbage and served it with fresh laksa-style rice noodles cooked separately. I loved the finishing sauce but my son preferred just chile oil rather than the vinegar mixture. Also the result was more garlicky than ginger-y so next time I’d add the ginger in thin slices, pounded, since that seems to extract more flavor.

  • NicoleBrown on October 25, 2024

    My husband made this one. I just got to be the eater. I thought it was really delicious & flavorful! Reading through others notes, if we make again I would love to add in extra vegetables.

  • estanzler on May 24, 2024

    Husband was a huge fan and ate it 3 meals in a row. I added some mushrooms in the soup with the carrots and some yuzu to the sauce. Both were nice additions.

  • anya_sf on November 30, 2023

    This didn't wow me, but it was good and satisfying, plus quick and easy, so I could see making it again. I added some baby bok choy, as we like green vegetables.

  • Afiesler on October 14, 2023

    This is a quick and easy recipe. We love the flavor from the soup and the delicious soy/black vinegar sauce.

  • zabeta on December 15, 2022

    This was fabulous. Everyone liked it. I didn't have the black rice vinegar, so I used regular rice vinegar. I think you could use the recipe as is or take it in a lighter direction by substituting lime juice for the vinegar and adding mint and basil on top (maybe also some cucumber matchsticks and radishes).

  • Jviney on December 03, 2022

    Loved the depth of flavor that the soy, vinegar, and sesame oil added to this. Perfect for a blustery winter night to feed a kid with a cold. I might add more carrot next time but that’s just being picky. Nothing really needs to be changed.

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