Introduction

This Garlic Ginger Soup with Noodles is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for chilly days or when you need a soothing meal. Packed with fresh ginger, garlic, and vibrant vegetables, it delivers warmth and a gentle kick of heat. It’s a nourishing vegan soup that’s easy to make and satisfying to eat.

A black pot with a beige inside filled with clear broth soup that has thin yellow noodles as the main base layer, topped with orange carrot slices, pale green celery pieces, and white tofu cubes all mixed in. The soup is garnished with fresh green chopped herbs scattered over the top. The pot sits on a white marbled surface with a white cloth nearby, and a wooden board with chopped ingredients is partly visible to the side. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

½ tablespoon canola or vegetable oil (or 3 tablespoons water)

½ cup diced red, white, or yellow onion (about ½ medium onion)

2 carrots, thinly sliced

2 ribs celery, thinly sliced

⅓ cup grated or finely chopped ginger

8 cloves garlic, peeled and halved

5 cups water and 2½ vegetable bouillon cubes (or 5 cups vegetable broth)

4-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on your sourness preference)

1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into ½-inch cubes

⅓ cup hot sauce

1 (8-ounce) package rice noodles

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil or water until shimmering.

Step 2: Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, grated ginger, and halved garlic cloves. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender and translucent.

Step 3: Pour in the water and add the vegetable bouillon cubes or vegetable broth. Stir in the lemon juice, tofu cubes, and hot sauce.

Step 4: Bring the soup to a boil, then add the rice noodles. Cook according to the package instructions until the noodles are tender.

Step 5: Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.

Tips & Variations

For a richer flavor, toast the garlic and ginger briefly in the oil before adding the other vegetables.

Use gluten-free tamari instead of hot sauce if you prefer less acidity but want a savory kick.

Add leafy greens like spinach or bok choy during the last few minutes of cooking for extra nutrients.

If you like your soup spicier, increase the amount of hot sauce or add a pinch of red chili flakes.

FAQs

Can I use fresh broth instead of bouillon cubes?

Yes, fresh vegetable broth works perfectly and can enhance the soup’s natural flavors. Simply substitute an equal amount for the water and bouillon cubes.

What type of noodles works best in this soup?

Rice noodles are ideal as they cook quickly and absorb the soup’s flavors nicely. However, you can also use other thin noodles like soba or even spaghetti if rice noodles aren’t available.