Ingredients
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the sliced ginger and minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the carrots and mushrooms and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the soy sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the rice noodles and cook according to the package instructions, usually 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the baby spinach during the final minute of cooking until wilted.
- Remove the pot from the heat and allow the flavors to meld for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Ladle the broth and noodles into serving bowls.
- Garnish with green onions, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Add shredded chicken, tofu, or shrimp for extra protein.
- Bok choy, snap peas, or bell peppers make excellent vegetable additions.
- For extra heat, add chili oil, sriracha, or red pepper flakes.
- A splash of coconut milk creates a richer, creamier broth.
- Store noodles separately from the broth when possible to maintain texture.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze the broth without noodles for up to 3 months.
- Add fresh lime juice before serving to brighten the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg