Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium-large yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
8 cups (2 quarts) low sodium chicken broth
3–4 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 cups chopped chard, kale, or spinach (de-stemmed)
1 package udon noodles
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, and salt for 3–4 minutes.
- Add bell pepper and carrots; cook 3–4 minutes to soften slightly.
- Pour in chicken broth and add the shredded chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a medium-high simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add udon noodles and cook according to package directions until tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in the greens until wilted.
- Season generously with salt and black pepper before serving.
Notes
Rice noodles can replace udon for a lighter soup.
Add lemon or lime juice for brightness.
Swap bell pepper for celery for a more classic flavor profile.
Stir in coconut milk for a creamy golden broth.
Add chili flakes or fresh chili for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg