Healing Ginger Garlic Broth (Print Version)

Aromatic ginger-garlic broth with rice noodles, mushrooms, and fresh herbs for warming comfort.

# What You'll Need:

→ Broth

01 - 8 cups vegetable broth (gluten-free if needed)
02 - 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
03 - 6 garlic cloves, smashed
04 - 2 green onions, chopped
05 - 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce (use gluten-free tamari for GF)
06 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
07 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
08 - 1 teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
09 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Noodles & Additions

10 - 8 oz dried rice noodles
11 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
12 - 1 cup baby spinach
13 - 1 medium carrot, julienned

→ Garnish

14 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - 1/2 cup fresh basil or Thai basil, torn
16 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
17 - Optional: sliced red chili, extra green onions, sesame seeds

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ginger, garlic, and green onions. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
02 - Pour in vegetable broth. Add tamari, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
03 - Add shiitake mushrooms and carrots. Simmer for 10–15 minutes to infuse flavors.
04 - Cook rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
05 - Add baby spinach to the broth and cook for 1–2 minutes until just wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning.
06 - Divide rice noodles among bowls. Ladle hot broth and vegetables over the noodles.
07 - Garnish with cilantro, basil, lime wedges, and any additional toppings as desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This broth comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like it simmered for hours
  • Its naturally healing and packed with immune boosting ingredients
  • The customizable toppings mean everyone can build their perfect bowl
02 -
  • Adding spinach too early will make it mushy and sad
  • Taste your broth before serving—ginger intensity varies wildly
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to slice ginger into thin ribbons for more surface area
  • Toasted sesame oil loses flavor at high heat so add it at the end

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