This post is sponsored by Dorot Gardens. However, all content and opinions expressed here are my own.
What do I do when everyone in my household is battling a cold or flu, including me? I make chicken soup, but not just any chicken soup. I make a chicken soup with a twist – Oriental Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl Recipe with Dorot Gardens!
I don’t get sick often, but when I do, I have no energy to cook. This cold was no exception and it wiped.me.out. Of course, there’s no such thing as a day off from being a mom, especially with sick kids, and dinner still needs to get to the table. That’s why I love making this Oriental Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl Recipe with the help of Dorot Gardens.
If you aren’t familiar with Dorot Gardens, it’s the most awesome way to add the taste of fresh garlic, onions, and herbs to any recipe without having to prep them. Dorot Gardens picks their garlic and herbs at the peak of freshness and flash freezes them within 90 minutes of being harvested into convenient portions that can be kept for up to 2 years in the freezer!
Since I cook a lot of dishes with Oriental flavors, like Pork Hash or Mochiko Chicken, I especially love having frozen trays of Dorot Gardens garlic, Dorot Gardens ginger, and Dorot Gardens cilantro in my freezer. The frozen pre-portioned cubes eliminate stinky fingers from chopping garlic, the fuss of grating ginger, and the need to measure anything. It’s a win-win when I want to make quick meals or this Oriental Chicken Noodle Soups Bowls for my sick family.
I found Dorot Gardens garlic and herbs at my local Kroger store, Ralphs, in the frozen food section near frozen international foods. Some stores may have them near the frozen vegetables, so check there too.
To find out more, visit the Dorot Gardens website for stores, recipes, and a coupon.
Now, let’s get to making this Oriental Chicken Noodle Bowls. I’m sharing individual portions and family style!
Individual Oriental Chicken Noodle Bowl Recipe
There’s nothing more soothing than a bowl of soup when you’re sick. So, this Oriental Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl recipe is the perfect solution for quick individual servings. There are no soggy noodles from sitting in the fridge (happens with large soup batches), each person can customize their bowls, great when not everyone wants to eat soup, and no need to worry about liquid spills when taking it for home lunch.
Tips for making individual a Microwaveable Oriental Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl:
- Make sure to use a microwavable glass bowl with cover that is big enough to hold the soup contents and 2 cups of liquid.
- Cook noodles before adding to the bowls. This cuts down on microwave time and ensures soft soup noodles.
- Add-ins will affect the taste of the soup base, so add more soy sauce and sriracha as needed.
- Use add-ins that don’t require a lot of cooking time or can be eaten raw.
- Use store-bought roasted chicken for convenience.
- Put a plate or napkin under the bowl in case of boil over.
Individual Oriental Chicken Noodle Soup Bowl
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| Serves | 1 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 5 minutes |
| Total time | 20 minutes |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish, Soup |
| Misc | Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 1/2 - 1 cup Thai rice noodles, cooked
- carrots, julienned
- 1 - 2 mushrooms, sliced
- 2-3 baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 - 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 1 cube chicken boullion
- 1 cube Dorot Gardens crushed garlic
- 1 cube Dorot Gardens crushed ginger
- 1 3/4 cup hot water
Optional
- onions, finely sliced
- 1 cube Dorot Gardens cilantro
- scoop sliced cooked chicken
Note
Tips:
- Make sure to use a microwavable glass bowl with cover that is big enough to hold the soup contents and 2 cups of liquid.
- Use store bought roasted chicken for convenience or use your own cooked chicken.
- Cook noodles before adding to the bowls. This cuts down on microwave time and ensures soft soup noodles.
- Add more soy sauce if adding more soup add-ins.
- Use add-ins that don't require a lot of cooking time or can be eaten raw.
- Put a plate or napkin under the bowl in case of boil over.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. Prep all the vegetables. | |
| Step 2 | |
| Place noodles in a glass microwavable bowl large enough to hold the soup contents and 2 cups of water. Top the noodles with all the vegetables, chicken (optional), soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, bouillon cube, and Dorot Gardens cubes. Seal and place in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. | |
| Step 3 | |
| When ready to eat, add 1 3/4 cup of hot water and microwave for 2 minutes. Stir the contents of the bowl and microwave for another 2-3 minutes until the bouillon cube is dissolved and the vegetables are cooked. ***Careful the bowl will be hot*** Place cover on the bowl and let sit for a few minutes to cool down before eating. Add more soy sauce or sriracha to taste. | |
Family Style Oriental Chicken Noodle Soup
Oriental Chicken Soup
| Serves | 8 |
| Prep time | 15 minutes |
| Cook time | 30 minutes |
| Total time | 45 minutes |
| Meal type | Lunch, Main Dish, Soup |
| Misc | Serve Hot |
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 6 - 7 cubes chicken bouillon (use less if using homemade chicken stock)
- 1 Medium onion, sliced
- 3-4 chicken thighs
- 2 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 - 3 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 - 3 heaped tablespoons sriracha
- 8oz Thai rice noodles (1/2 a regular 16 oz. bag)
- 2 carrots, julienned
- 1 box sliced mushrooms
- 1 Large bok choy, chopped
- 4 cubes Dorot Gardens ginger
- 4 cubes Dorot Gardens garlic
Optional
- 3 cubes Dorot Gardens cilantro
Note
- Adjust seasonings if using homemade chicken stock.
- Substitute vegetables to your preference.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Add water, onions, and chicken bouillon to a large pot and bring to a boil. Add chicken and cook for 20 minutes. Skim off the chicken scum and remove the chicken. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes and slice. Return the chicken back into the pot. | |
| Step 2 | |
| While the chicken is resting, add all the remaining ingredients and cook until the noodles are soft, about 8 - 10 minutes. Return sliced chicken to the pot a few minutes before the noodles are ready. Serve. | |
I made this recipe last week as the recommendation of a friend who saw the recipe on your site. It was absolutely delicious – didn’t change a thing!
I need to learn how to make more Asian dishes. They look so clean and fresh and don’t take that long to make!
Wow I’ve never heard of the Dorot cubes before, they sound awesome. I will definitely have to get some to try the next time I go grocery shopping. I am just now getting over a bad cold/flu and this soup would’ve been amazing! I love oriental foods.
These are awesome and I’m going back to get the other herbs too.
These are my newest favorite kitchen hack!!! I love using them on weeknights. Shaves off so much time.
I totally agree! I love these little cubes, especially the garlic.
Yummy. My son would love this recipe. I can’t wait make it for him.
YUM! This looks like the perfect soup for a cold day. I absolutely love that you used all those fresh ingredients.
Dorot products are such a great thing to have in the house!! This looks so yummy and easy!!
This looks soooo delicious! I never garlic sold like this before. Thanks for the headsup! Will save me loads of time.
I LIVE for soups and noodles. Like you, my go-to meal when I’m sick is chicken noodle soup – but I usually just go for a canned one *gasp* so I’ll definitely have to give this one a go instead!
Lol…nothing wrong with canned 🙂 I make these when one or two are sick and for the kids after school meals.
It looks so yummy! Looks like a great lunch to take with you in a cute jar.
I’ve seen bowls like this in jars, but it’s hard to eat out of and most of the time the recipes use uncooked noodles. I’ve tried it and you have to microwave it forever and then it boils over. Use the glass bowls and it’s easier to eat and precooked noodles cut down on microwave time.
OMG this looks amazing! I have to try this.
Thank you. I hope you do.
This looks delicious! My son love oriental noodles, like he could live off them but I have a hard time finding authentic ones in the store. This recipe looks so good though! I’m pinning it to add to my meal planning!
We love to make chicken soup when we’re sick, too. And I always load it up with ginger and garlic. I love the idea of having the spices ready to go, especially if I’m feeling under the weather. It’s so much easier to cook when you’re sick, if you can take shortcuts.
Yes, it’s sooo much easier than fussing with mincing garlic and grating ginger. I love it.
I love Dorot products, they are so handy when I don’t have fresh ingredients in the house.