15 Minute Cold Remedy Soup is filled with so much flavor from Asian-inspired ingredients: soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lots of cilantro. It will comfort your soul and your sinuses when a quick, delicious soup is just what the doctor ordered!
I’m baaaack!
Ok, not like I really went anywhere, but I came down with my first knock-me-out cold of the year, and blogging was a little low on my priority list. However, this illness brought my now favorite go-to soup that’s guaranteed to make anyone feel better!
I have a thing about soup – a love-hate thing. I’ve got to be in the mood, and I mean really in the mood, and I just can’t eat too much of it. So you know I’m sick when I’m not only craving it, but also thinking of a way to make a delicious, simple, and comforting soup. Oh, and of course one that’s quick and easy. Ain’t nobody got time to be slaving in the kitchen over a soup when they’re sick.
I was also seriously craving the flavors of my favorite Asian recipes – which for me brings to mind onions, garlic (which should be in anything and everything though, amiright?), loads of ginger, soy sauce, and fresh cilantro. What would comfort be without noodles, too?! So of course they’re in there.
Speaking of – you can use whatever kind of noodles you want in this soup! I used whole wheat fettuccine noodles because it’s what I had on hand. Soba noodles, spirals, or rice noodles would also be scrumptious. In my opinion, all that matters is that there are some carbs.
While I’m obsessed with the Asian-inspired flavors in this soup, I’m even more obsessed with how EASY it is. You really only need 15 minutes (if that!) to whip it up, which means that in 15 minutes you’re going to be slurping down hot, flavorful broth that warms your soul and gets to work on strengthening your immune system (not a doctor, but onions, garlic, and ginger are super good for that, aren’t they?!).
If you really wanted to do an Asian-inspired take on the old standby of Chicken Noodle Soup, feel free to add chicken or any additional protein of choice! This soup is so adaptable that whatever else brings you comfort, add it in!
What’s your go-to food when you’re sick? I’m sure this won’t be my last time with something this school year…
Get the Recipe 15-Minute Cold Remedy Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter*
- 2/3 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 4-5 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or a puree)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 3 ounces dried fettuccine noodles*
- 1 cup frozen peas*
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped for topping
- Scallions, optional for topping
- Sesame seeds, optional for topping
Equipment
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly pour in vegetable broth while scraping the bottom of the pan. Add soy sauce and white pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add noodles and cook according to package instructions (7-8 minutes typically). For the last two minutes of cooking time, add frozen peas.
- Serve with cilantro. Top with scallions or sesame seeds as desired.
Notes
- This soup is super versatile – add your noodles of choice and frozen veggies of choice. I use whole wheat fettuccine noodles and frozen peas.
- To make this soup vegan, use olive oil instead of butter.
Check it out – make your own Homemade Vegetable Broth!
I was feeling sick today & made this. It’s soo good! Thank you for sharing. I used Lotus Foods Rice Raman noodles and unfortunately I didn’t have fresh ginger so I put a bunch of ground ginger in. Still so good although I’m sure fresh ginger would make it even better. I drizzled a little sesame oil in my bowl as well. So much better and healthier than top Raman (my usual sick soup go to) I’ll be making this from now on. Yum!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! I must say, fresh ginger really livens it up, but I’m glad to hear that ground ginger works – perfect in a pinch! And the sesame oil – oh my that’s such a good addition! Thanks for sharing, Emily! 🙂
Feeling sick today and also happy to find a tomato-less veggie soup. Im a flexitarian and loved this. I didnt have white pepper (or know what it is) so i used black pepper. I ran out of veggie broth so i used half mushroom stock and the rest of my chicken broth. I also added a super small squeeze of lime just because. I also used the mixed frozen veggies i had. Look, i completely botched your amazing recipe because im lazy but it still came out soooo good that i wish i made more. Thanks girl.
Haha! This was the best comment ever! I’m so glad you loved it – and I love that you were able to adapt it for what you had on hand! 🙂 No one wants to go shopping when they’re feeling sick! And THANK YOU for commenting!
Made this for my daughter who is fighting a cold today. She is a foodie with a preference toward Asian dishes. Here in Hawaii ginger and garlic are used frequently in cold remedy dishes. This one hit the spot for her. I used what we call long rice noodles and took the advice the other commenter to add Sesame oil. Â Thank you for sharing the recipe. I will be making it again adding diced chicken next time.
Thanks so much for sharing, Debbie! I’m glad she enjoyed it, and I hope she feels better soon!
I made this because my daughter had the sniffles. She loved it and it made her feel better already! Thanks for an outstanding simple cold remedy soup!
I’m so glad to hear! A speedy recovery to your daughter, and thank you for your review, Caroline!