Dinner

Garlic Ginger Soup With Noodles Recipe

Bylina Carter November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Introduction

This Garlic Ginger Soup with Noodles is a flavorful, comforting dish perfect for chilly days or when you need a nourishing meal. Packed with fresh ginger, garlic, and tender tofu, it’s both soothing and satisfying.

A white bowl contains a clear broth soup with visible thin white noodles settled at the bottom layer. On top of the noodles, there are large, light beige cubes of tofu scattered evenly. Bright orange carrot slices and pale green celery pieces float in the broth, along with small bits of translucent onion. Fresh green parsley leaves are sprinkled on top for color and freshness. A silver spoon rests inside the bowl on the right side. The bowl is placed on a white marbled surface with a white napkin underneath and a white speckled plate partially visible near the top right. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

½ tablespoon canola or vegetable oil (or 3 tablespoons water)
½ cup diced red, white, or yellow onion (about ½ medium onion)

2 carrots (thinly sliced)
2 ribs celery (thinly sliced)

⅓ cup grated or finely chopped ginger
8 cloves garlic (peeled and halved)

5 cups water and 2 ½ vegetable bouillon cubes (or 5 cups vegetable broth)
4-5 tablespoons lemon juice (depending on your sourness preference)
1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu (pressed and cut into ½-inch cubes)

⅓ cup hot sauce
1 (8-ounce) package rice noodles

Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat the oil (or water).

Step 2: Add the onion, carrots, celery, ginger, and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes or until the onion is tender and translucent.
Step 3: Add the water and bouillon cubes (or broth), lemon juice, tofu, and hot sauce to the pot. Stir to combine.
Step 4: Add the rice noodles and cook according to the package instructions until tender.

Tips & Variations

For a milder soup, reduce or omit the hot sauce and add more lemon juice for brightness.
Try substituting tofu with cooked shredded chicken or chickpeas for a different protein option.
If you prefer a thicker soup, simmer for a few extra minutes after adding the broth to reduce slightly.

Fresh herbs like cilantro or green onions make a great garnish to add freshness.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through. Rice noodles can absorb liquid over time, so add a little water or broth when reheating if needed to loosen the soup.