This one-pot recipe for Quick & Easy Chinese Noodle Soup makes a super simple, aromatic broth that’s packed with noodles and Asian flavor.
Serve this soup as a starter for Chicken and Broccoli or Chicken and Chinese Mushrooms for an authentic Chinese meal right in your own kitchen!
Guess how long it takes to make this soup. Come on, guess. Ok, I’ll tell you – 10 Minutes – Yep, 10! Homemade, delicious soup in no time at all – You are welcome! 🙂
The soup tastes authentic even though it calls for use of store-bought ingredients. And at only 236 calories for a generous bowl, it’s a lot healthier than you get in restaurants.
This Chinese Noodle Soup is perfect for busy weeknights because it’s so quick and simple and you can toss in any meat or vegetables you want.
Why This Recipe Works
- The use of fresh ingredients makes it so much healthier than instant noodle soups that are loaded with unnatural ingredients.
- The Asian flavors of the soy sauce and oyster sauce give it a rich authentic taste.
- It cooks all in one pot, making it not only simple, but it flavors the noodles as they cook.
Once you try this recipe, you’ll never go back to the packaged soups again! Chinese cooking doesn’t have to be complicated or difficult to make.
I know how easy it is to rip open a package of Ramon noodles to have a quick meal, but I’m telling you there really isn’t a need.
What Noodles To Use
The beauty of this recipe is you can use anything from Ramon (throw away the seasoning packet) to egg noodles.
Just read the package instructions and adjust the recipe accordingly – It’s that easy!
This wholesome noodle soup is low fat, healthy and packed full of tasty ingredients. So, don’t let a lack of time ruin a meal, this speedy recipe is easy to whip up at the last minute.
I’ve created these recipes because I have cookbook after cookbook filled with pages of lovely looking Chinese noodle soups that quite often come with complicated directions.
My versions are not only quick and easy, but they are delicious too! The best part is that they are made from fresh, simple ingredients and there’s no packet of powder to be found.
If you make this soup (or any of my others), you’ll never make the instant kind again!
Step By Step Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
Add the green onions.
Add the Bok Choy or Chinese greens.
Add light & Dark soy sauce.
Add the oyster sauce.
Add the noodles right into the soup.
Follow the instructions on your noodle’s package for the cooking time.
Once cooked, serve and enjoy!
Cooking the noodles Separately
- If you are concerned that your noodles might suck up too much of the soup, just cook them separately (according to the package instructions), add them to the bowl and cover with the soup.
On Making your own stock
This recipe tastes best with homemade stock. I highly recommend making your own and storing it in the freezer.
Here’s How:
- Combine the beef or poultry bones, 1 large onion (with skin), 1 carrot, 2 celery stalks, a couple of bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a large stockpot. Cover by about 2 inches of cold water.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer for 3 to 4 hours, skimming off and discarding foam occasionally.
- Strain stock through a fine sieve into a large bowl and discard solids. Cool stock to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Skim solidified fat from surface, discard the fat and freeze in portions in an airtight container for up to 3 months
Recipe Variations
- Meaty variation: Add leftover, cooked meats at the end to make it more of a complete meal.
- Seafood variation: Add some raw shrimp during the last minute or so of the cooking process. Once they turn pink, they’re ready to serve.
- Vegetarian Variation: Use vegetable stock and the vegetables of your choice. Cooking the vegetables separately is recommended so you control the firmness of the vegetables instead of overcooking them in the soup.
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Let’s Make Quick and Easy Chinese Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 3 green onions finely sliced into rounds
- 1 tablespoon Oyster Sauce
- 1 tablespoon low sodium Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon low sodium dark Soy Sauce (this can be held until the end and added if needed by taste).
- 4 oz Dried Chinese noodles of your choice
- 4 leaves Bok Choy/pak choi sliced
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Add the green onions, Bok Choy or Chinese greens, soy sauces, oyster sauce & the noodles.
- Reduce the heat and cook according to noodle package instructions (just until tender). Serve hot
Tips + Notes
- Cooking the noodles separate: If you are concerned that your noodles might suck up too much of the soup, just cook them separately (according to the package instructions), add them to the bowl and cover with the soup.
Nutrition Information:
Update Notes: This post was originally published in April of 2014, but was republished with an updated recipe, new photos, step by step instructions, tips, and a video in August of 2018.
Jess says
This was devoured by the whole family and destined to become a family favourite!
I added some minced garlic, ginger and chilli as well as a handful of shredded chicken breast. Simple, delicious and moreish. Thank you
Erren's Kitchen says
Jess, thank you so much for giving it a try! We are so glad the whole family loved it and your additions sound absolutely perfect for this dish!!
Bonnie says
This recipe is delicious! My family loved it. I added a bit of fresh grated ginger because I like ginger. I also added shrimp and veggie potstickers. I will definitely make this again.
Erren's Kitchen says
I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed the recipe and made it your own by adding some delightful touches! The addition of fresh grated ginger, shrimp, and veggie potstickers sounds delicious and adds extra layers of flavor to the soup. It’s great to know that your family loved it as well. Thank you for sharing your feedback!! Enjoy!
raffaele chirico says
ottima alternativa di pasto. Grazie
ottima alternativa di pasto. Grazie
👌👏😃
Erren's Kitchen says
You are so welcome! I am glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I hope you try more recipes in the future!
Lauren says
Made this with fish source as didn’t have oyster also kale as no other greens. Really lovley and really easy .. also threw an egg in there for good measure and was really nice 👌
Erren Hart says
Thank you for sharing your creative tweaks to our noodle soup recipe! It’s fantastic to hear that the fish sauce and kale substitutions worked well for you. Adding an egg sounds like a delicious and nutritious bonus! We’re thrilled you found the recipe easy and enjoyable. Keep exploring and tailoring recipes to your taste – that’s the beauty of cooking. Happy cooking! 👌🍲
muchenhaoyu says
this recipe tasted similar to my hometowns recipe but i would add a bit of lao gan ma chilli if you want a delicious spicy kick to this taste!!
Erren Hart says
Thank you for your feedback! I’m glad you enjoyed the dish! 🙂
Annie Brownlee says
Great and easy tasty recipe thanks, just a bit difficult to find ingredients
Erren Hart says
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe! Sorry to hear that you had some trouble finding the ingredients. If you have any difficulty finding specific ingredients, feel free to ask for substitutions or alternatives that might be more readily available. Happy cooking!
Hugh Janis says
This was super easy and fast. Loved it. I only had fish sauce instead of oyster but it still worked out. I have also made it with broccoli.
Erren Hart says
Your feedback is much appreciated, and I’m so glad the recipe worked out well for you, and that you found a way to make it work with what you had on hand.
Marco 5 says
great recipe! easy, simple, tasty
Erren Hart says
Thanks for trying the Chinese Noodle Soup recipe! I’m thrilled to hear that you found it easy to make and enjoyed the taste. If you have any other comments or questions, please let me know. Happy cooking!
Kiki says
This was really good! I loved how simple it was too
Erren Hart says
Thank you for trying our Noodle Soup, Kiki! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed it. It is a simple recipe, but we think that’s what makes it so good. Thanks again for giving it a try.
Darvin says
I added shiitake mushrooms and tofu to make it more of a meal and it was fantastic!
Erren Hart says
Thank you for trying our Chinese Noodle Soup, Darvin! We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed it with added mushrooms and tofu. Thank you for your kind words and we hope to see you again soon.
Rhonda says
Wow! So good! I added a bit of ginger and cilantro and I topped it with a sunny side up egg! Wow!
Erren Hart says
Thank you for trying our Chinese noodle soup Rhonda and rating it 5 stars. We’re glad you enjoyed it! The ginger and cilantro are great additions, and we love that you topped it with a sunny-side-up egg–it sounds delicious! Thank you for choosing to cook with us!