Noodle Soup Broth Recipe

Name: Noodle Soup Broth
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: about 6 cups
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 4 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced; 2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional); 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 star anise; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon white pepper

Asian · Soup · 70 min total

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A versatile, aromatic broth that forms the base for any noodle soup. This recipe delivers a deeply savory, umami-rich liquid with hints of ginger and garlic.

10
min prep

60
min cook

6
servings

45
kcal/serving

Ingredients

8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
2 cups water
4 cloves garlic, smashed
2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
2 stalks lemongrass, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon sugar
2 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

In a large pot, combine broth, water, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to low and add soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), sugar, star anise, cinnamon stick, and white pepper. Stir to combine.
Simmer uncovered for 45-60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce or sugar if needed.
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot or heatproof container. Discard solids.
Use immediately as a base for noodle soup, or let cool and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Tips

For a richer broth, use homemade stock or add chicken bones and simmer for 2 hours.
Store broth in airtight containers; reheat gently before serving.
Customize with chili oil, lime juice, or fresh herbs when serving.

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