Sour Soup Noodles
About This Dish
This is what I make when I want something that's both comforting and exciting. The soup is tangy and slightly spicy, the noodles are chewy, and together they're perfect for a late-night meal. I make this when I'm feeling a bit down or when I just want something that wakes me up. The sourness comes from vinegar or pickled vegetables, and it cuts through the richness of the broth in a way that's addictive. It's the kind of thing that makes you feel better, even if you're just eating it alone at midnight.
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Nutrition Information
Ingredients
- Wheat noodles
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Vinegar (black vinegar or rice vinegar)
- Soy sauce
- Pickled vegetables (optional)
- Tomatoes
- Eggs
- Green onions
- Cilantro
- Chili oil (optional)
- Garlic
- Ginger
Instructions
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1
Heat oil in a pot and sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
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2
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they start to break down.
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3
Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
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4
Add vinegar and soy sauce. Adjust the amounts to your taste—more vinegar if you like it sour, more soy sauce if you want it saltier.
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5
If you're using pickled vegetables, add them now.
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6
Cook your noodles separately according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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7
In a bowl, place the cooked noodles and top with the hot soup.
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8
If you want eggs, you can poach them in the soup or fry them separately and add them on top.
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9
Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro.
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10
Add chili oil if you want it spicy.
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Serve hot. This is best eaten right away, while the noodles are still hot and haven't gotten mushy.
Cooking Tips
- Adjust the sourness to your taste. Start with less vinegar and add more if you need it.
- Don't overcook the noodles. Cook them separately and add them to the soup right before serving, or they'll get mushy.
- The tomatoes add natural sweetness and acidity. Don't skip them—they're what make the soup balanced.
- You can add other vegetables if you want—cabbage, mushrooms, whatever you have. Just add them when you're cooking the soup.
Quick Summary
Sauté garlic and tomatoes, add broth and vinegar, then simmer. Cook noodles separately and serve in the tangy soup with a poached egg.
