Description
A flavorful and comforting spicy ramen soup featuring a savory broth infused with garlic, ginger, and chili, loaded with fresh vegetables and tender noodles, topped with soft-boiled eggs and garnished with sesame seeds for an easy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth and Seasoning
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon miso paste (optional but adds depth)
- 1–2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce or sriracha (to taste)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
Noodles and Vegetables
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 green onions (sliced)
Toppings
- 2 soft-boiled eggs (halved)
- Sesame seeds (optional garnish)
- Extra chili oil (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant to build a flavorful base.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in the soy sauce, miso paste (if using), and chili garlic sauce, mixing well to combine and release their aromas into the oil.
- Simmer Broth and Vegetables: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Add the shredded carrots and sliced mushrooms, cooking for 4–5 minutes until they become tender yet retain some texture.
- Cook Noodles: Add the ramen noodles to the simmering broth and cook according to package instructions, usually 3–4 minutes, until noodles are soft but not mushy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning or heat level as desired by adding more soy sauce or chili garlic sauce to suit your preference.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide the hot ramen soup evenly between two bowls. Top each bowl with sliced green onions, halved soft-boiled eggs, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and a drizzle of chili oil if desired for extra flavor and garnish.
- Serve: Serve the spicy ramen soup hot and enjoy a warming, hearty meal perfect for any day.
Notes
- Customize this ramen by adding bok choy, tofu, cooked chicken, or corn for extra flavor and texture.
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the eggs or replace them with tofu.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by varying the amount of chili garlic sauce or sriracha.
- Soft-boiled eggs can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for quick assembly.
- Discard the seasoning packets from the ramen noodles as they can be overly salty and contain unnecessary additives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
