Description
This Speedy Noodle Soup is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal in minutes. Featuring straight-to-wok noodles simmered in a savory stock infused with chili paste and soy sauce, complemented by fresh stir-fry vegetables and topped with crunchy crushed peanuts for added texture and taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 330ml stock (any variety you prefer)
- Squeeze of chili paste, to taste
- 2 tsp soy sauce
Noodles and Vegetables
- 1 sheet straight-to-wok noodle
- Handful of stir-fry vegetables (such as baby corn, carrots, snap peas, and broccoli florets)
- Leafy parts of stir-fry vegetables (such as spinach or bok choy leaves) reserved
Garnish
- Crushed peanuts, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: Bring 330ml of your chosen stock to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Once boiling, stir in a squeeze of chili paste according to your heat preference and 2 teaspoons of soy sauce to add depth of flavor.
- Add noodles: Drop in 1 sheet of straight-to-wok noodle into the boiling broth. Simmer for a few minutes, gently stirring occasionally to ensure the noodles separate completely and cook evenly.
- Cook vegetables: Add a handful of stir-fry vegetables to the simmering soup, reserving any leafy greens for later. Continue to simmer for about 1 minute until the vegetables are just tender but still retain a slight crunch.
- Finish with leafy greens: Stir in the reserved leafy vegetables and simmer the soup for an additional 1 minute to soften the greens slightly without overcooking them.
- Serve: Ladle the hot noodle soup into a deep bowl and scatter crushed peanuts over the top for a satisfying crunch and nutty flavor. Enjoy immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- The type of stock can be chicken, vegetable, or beef based depending on your dietary preference.
- Adjust the amount of chili paste to control spiciness.
- Use fresh stir-fry vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots to add color and nutrition.
- If you prefer, toasted peanuts can enhance the flavor of the garnish.
- Straight-to-wok noodles cook quickly, so keep an eye on them to avoid overcooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: noodle soup, quick soup, chili paste, soy sauce, stir-fry vegetables, crushed peanuts, easy soup, Asian noodle soup
