Ramen Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• Chicken breast (boneless, skinless): 1 lb
• Ramen noodles: 8 oz
• Carrots (peeled and sliced): 1 cup
• Celery (sliced): 1 cup
• Onion (chopped): 1/2 cup
• Garlic (minced): 3 cloves
• Ginger (grated): 1 tbsp
• Chicken broth: 6 cups
• Soy sauce: 1/4 cup
• Mirin: 1/4 cup
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions (sliced for garnish): 1/4 cup

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken and set aside.
3. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
5. Pour in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and mirin. Bring to a boil.
6. Add the noodles and cook according to package directions.
7. Return the chicken to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
8. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
9. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fat: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and comforting
• Easy to digest and prepare
• Customizable with preferred vegetables or toppings

User Comments:

• "This soup is so flavorful and satisfying! I love the subtle Asian flavors."
• "Perfect for a quick and easy meal on a busy day."
• "I added some shiitake mushrooms for extra umami."
• "The noodles are cooked to perfection and add a nice chewy texture."
• "This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have ramen noodles, you can substitute with any type of egg noodle.
• If you want a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or serve with Sriracha sauce.
• For a richer flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs.
• To make it ahead of time, prepare the soup up to step 7 and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Then, when ready to serve, reheat over medium heat and add the noodles.