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Mediterranean Healing Ginger Garlic Noodle Soup

A restorative, Mediterranean-inspired bowl packed with fresh ginger, garlic, and vibrant greens. This nutrient-dense soup is designed to soothe the digestive system and boost the immune system, making it the perfect 30-minute remedy for cold and flu season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Soup
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Broth Base & Aromatics
  • 6 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Sesame Oil
  • 2- inch piece fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 4 –6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
Soup Components
  • 6 –7 oz Rice noodles
  • 1 cup Shiitake mushrooms sliced
  • 1 bunch Baby bok choy quartered
  • 1 cup Baby spinach
Garnishes
  • Sliced green onions
  • fresh cilantro
  • red chili flakes
  • fresh lime juice.

Method
 

  1. Sauté Mushrooms: Brown mushrooms in 1 tbsp oil for 4 minutes; set aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Sauté ginger and garlic in remaining oil for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Simmer Broth: Add broth, soy sauce, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Cook Noodles: Add noodles and bok choy. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until tender.
  5. Serve: Stir in spinach until wilted. Ladle into bowls, top with mushrooms and garnishes.

Notes

For maximum healing benefits, let the minced garlic sit for 10 minutes before cooking to activate the allicin. If meal prepping, store the noodles separately to prevent them from soaking up all the broth.