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Gluten-Free Brown Rice Noodle Chicken Soup – A Healthy, Comforting Classic


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth (certified GF)
• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1½ cups uncooked brown rice noodles (or 3 cups cooked)
• 2 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• Salt & white pepper to taste

Garnish (optional):
• Fresh cilantro or green onions, sliced
• Lime wedges
• Red pepper flakes
• Extra sesame oil drizzle


Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring broth to a gentle simmer. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook 8–10 mins until softened.
  2. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook 1 min until fragrant.
  3. Add uncooked rice noodles (break if long); simmer 8–10 mins until al dente (check package time—don’t overcook!).
    If using pre-cooked noodles: Add in last 2 mins just to heat through.
  4. Stir in chicken, tamari, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer 3–4 mins to meld flavors.
  5. Season with salt and white pepper.
  6. Ladle into bowls. Top with cilantro, green onions, a squeeze of lime, and red pepper flakes if desired.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 10 mins, Cook Time: 20 mins, Total Time: 30 mins, Servings: 6
Calories: 160, Net Carbs: 22g, Fats: 4g, Protein: 14g
Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and soy-free (use coconut aminos instead of tamari).