Asian Chili Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this vibrant Asian Chili Chicken Noodle Soup! A flavorful one-pot wonder, this recipe is easily customizable to your spice preference. Swap noodles for rice noodles, cilantro for basil (use less!), but never skip the zesty lime juice! Adapted from a food and wine cookbook, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Ready in under an hour!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 467.3 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Asian Chili Chicken Noodle Soup

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for Asian Chili Chicken Noodle Soup

  • Oil
  • Sesame Oil
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • Celery Ribs
  • Garlic Cloves
  • Fresh Ginger
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Chicken Broth
  • Crushed Tomatoes
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • Cilantro Leaf
  • 8 ounces spaghettini
  • 1 cup bok choy (chopped)
  • Lime, Juice Of
  • Fresh Cilantro

How to Make Asian Chili Chicken Noodle Soup

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 stalks celery (chopped), 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 inch ginger (grated), 2 teaspoons chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften slightly.
  4. Add 6 cups chicken broth, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces), 1 tablespoon fish sauce, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  6. While the soup simmers, cook 8 ounces spaghettini according to package directions until al dente. Drain.
  7. Add the cooked spaghettini, 1 cup bok choy (chopped), and 2 tablespoons lime juice to the soup.
  8. Cook for 5 minutes, or until bok choy is wilted.
  9. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

71 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

12g

Carbs

17g