Chicken soups always bring an irresistible delicious flavor. TasteVN will cook with you 3 ways to make delicious chicken noodle soup that are easy to make and nutritious for the whole family.
1. Chicken Mushroom Noodles
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Preparation
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken Mushroom Noodles Serves 3 people
Chicken broth 1 liter Chicken 300 gr Red apples 200 gr Garlic 50 gr Cabbage 1 head Noodles 200 gr Sliced ginger 20 gr Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Mirin 1 tablespoon Cornstarch 1 teaspoon Seasoning a little (salt/pepper) Dried shiitake mushrooms 150 gr Rock salt a little
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh cabbage
- You should choose heavy cabbage heads, tightly packed leaves, with a compact top, thick head, closed, and with a small stem.
- Avoid buying cabbage heads with yellow leaves, musty smell, cracked cores, spread leaves, or many bruises. Avoid buying cabbage with brown stems or brown spots on the skin.
How to choose good shiitake mushrooms
You can use either fresh or dried shiitake mushrooms!
For dried shiitake mushrooms
Choose ones that are firm, not broken, bright in color, and free from white mold. You should buy from reputable sources to ensure safety.
For fresh shiitake mushrooms
- It is advisable to buy those with bright colors, a distinctive aroma, moderate caps, tightly curled, with a slightly yellowish-brown color.
- Select mushrooms with firm stems, uniform color, and if the mushrooms have opened, the gills should be evenly spaced, beautiful, and dry.
- Avoid choosing mushrooms that are bruised, have a rotten smell, or are slimy. If you see mushrooms that are dark brown, do not buy them, as they may be poisonous.
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How to cook Chicken Noodle with Mushrooms
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Prepare and marinate the chicken
After purchasing the chicken, rub it with coarse salt and rinse it with clean water, then drain and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Next, marinate the chicken with 1/3 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch for about 15 minutes.
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Prepare other ingredients
Minced garlic.
Wash the red apples, then cut them in half and remove the seeds. Wash the cabbage and then separate the leaves.
Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms until soft, then rinse with clean water, gently squeeze to drain. Remove the stems, then slice the mushrooms into thin pieces.
Tip for quickly softening dried shiitake mushrooms:
- Rinse the dried shiitake mushrooms in water to clean off dirt, soak the mushrooms in hot water at 60 – 80 degrees Celsius for about 7 – 10 minutes to let them expand.
- When soaking, make sure the stem part of the mushroom is in contact with the water surface.
- After soaking, gently rub them to remove all dirt, then rinse again with clean water, cut off the mushroom stems and you can cook them right away (the stems are very hard, leaving them in when cooking will not taste good).
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Stir-fry the ingredients
Place a pot on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add garlic and sliced ginger to sauté until fragrant, reduce the heat and stir the ginger until it shrinks, then add the mushrooms and stir-fry over medium heat for about 2 minutes. Continue to add the chicken and stir-fry until the chicken turns white.
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Prepare the broth
Add 1 liter of chicken broth, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of mirin to the pot. Cook until the mixture boils, then add cabbage and red apple, skimming the foam during cooking to make the broth clearer.
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Blanch the noodles
Put another pan on the stove with 1 liter of water, add the noodles and blanch for about 3 minutes until the noodles are soft, then remove them to a bowl, ladle in the broth, and add chicken, mushrooms, and vegetables to finish.
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Final product
The chicken noodle mushroom dish is fragrant and rich, combining flavorful broth, chewy noodles, tender chicken, and well-seasoned ingredients, making the family’s meal more delightful.
2. Chicken vegetable noodles
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Preparation
50 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Chicken Noodle with Vegetables For 3 people
Grilled chicken 500 gr Noodles 200 gr Carrots 4 pieces Chicken broth 1.8 liters Onion 2 pieces Celery 50 gr Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Minced garlic 20 gr Thyme 20 gr Bay leaf 1 piece Soy sauce 1 tablespoon Chopped parsley 1 tablespoon Seasoning a little (salt/pepper)
How to Choose Fresh, Delicious Carrots
- You should choose carrots that are slender, of medium size, still have the top, and feel firm rather than too soft. Avoid carrots that are bruised, have cracks, or are missing a corner.
- Choose carrots that have an intact outer skin, smooth, not rough, and without black spots.
- Select carrots that have a uniform orange color; avoid those that are too dark as they may have been sprayed with chemicals.
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How to Prepare Chicken Noodle with Vegetables
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Prepare the chicken
Shred or cut the grilled chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Note: If you do not have grilled chicken prepared, you can buy chicken breast and grill it at a temperature of 230 – 260 degrees Celsius for 10 – 15 minutes.
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Prepare vegetables
Chop the onion. Clean the carrot and celery, cut into pieces about 1 cm long.
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Sauté vegetables
Place a pot on the stove with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, add onion, carrot, and celery, stir-fry the mixture for 3 – 4 minutes.
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Make the broth
Add 20g minced garlic, 20g thyme, and 1 bay leaf into a pot, then pour in about 1.8 liters of chicken broth, stir well, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and add the chicken.
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Add noodles and finish
Add the noodles into the broth, then add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of pepper, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley to complete.
Tip: If you do not finish it all, you can blanch the noodles separately, adding the broth only when ready to eat.
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Final product
The broth is rich, flavorful, blended with chicken and vegetables, providing an appealing and nutritious meal for the whole family.
3. Korean Chicken Noodles
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Korean Chicken Noodles Serves 3
Zucchini 1 piece Onion 1 bulb Green Chili 1 piece Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon Noodles 150 gr Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Cooking Oil 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil 1 teaspoon Garlic Cloves 100 gr Minced Garlic 1/2 tablespoon Chili Powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt a little
How to Choose Good Zucchini
You should choose straight zucchini, firm to the touch, with the stem intact. At the same time, the outer skin should not be too green and of moderate size. Avoid choosing those that are soft, have scratches or bruises on the skin.
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How to prepare Korean-style Chicken Noodles
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Prepare the chicken
After purchasing, rub the chicken with coarse salt and rinse with clean water, then let it drain.
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Prepare other ingredients
Slice the chili. Cut the onion in half. Wash the zucchini and chop it into small pieces.
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Simmer the chicken broth
Using a food bag, place garlic, chili, onion, and chicken into the bag, then loosely tie it.
Place a pot on the stove with 1.5 liters of water, add the ingredient bag and cook for 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
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Shred the chicken
The chicken meat after being used to cook the broth is taken out and shredded into small pieces.
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Blanch the noodles
Put a pot of water on the stove, when the water boils, add the noodles and blanch for a few minutes, then take the noodles out and rinse with cold water. After that, add the noodles to the broth pot, cook the noodles on high heat until they are fully cooked.
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Stir-fry zucchini and mix with chicken
Put a pan on the stove with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, zucchini, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, stir-fry evenly for about 1 minute then turn off the heat. Add the shredded chicken and mix well.
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Finished product
Arrange the noodles and broth in a bowl, add the sautéed zucchini and chicken on top to complete. The Korean-style chicken noodle dish offers a unique and distinctive flavor with tender chicken and delicious zucchini, complemented by a rich broth.
How to choose fresh and delicious chicken
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Choose chicken meat that has a natural pink-red color, not too pale or too dark. Especially, the chicken should not have any bruises or blood clots.
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If buying pre-processed and packaged chicken parts, carefully check the expiration date and packaging date. Check if the bag’s opening is still intact.
How to clean chicken properly, without odor
Use vinegar mixed with salt and apply it evenly to the chicken or soak the chicken in that mixture for about 3 – 5 minutes. After that, rinse with clean water multiple times before cooking.
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With just a few simple steps, you can immediately have 3 chicken noodle recipes rich in flavor to enjoy with your family. TasteVN wishes you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channels: Rosalina’s Kitchen, SAM THE COOKING GUY, and tvN D Vietnam
