Best 9 Szechuan Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes

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Sichuan cuisine, also known as Szechuan cuisine, is a style of Chinese cuisine originating in Sichuan Province, China. It is known for its bold flavors, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from liberal use of garlic, chili peppers, and Sichuan pepper. In recent decades, Sichuan food has become popular throughout China and abroad. Its representative dishes include Kung Pao chicken, Mapo tofu, Twice-cooked pork, and Dan dan noodles. Sichuan chicken noodle soup is a savory and spicy dish that combines the bold flavors of Sichuan cuisine with the comfort of a noodle soup. The soup is typically made with a flavorful broth, tender chicken, a variety of vegetables, and thin noodles. The addition of Sichuan peppercorns, chili peppers, and other spices gives the soup its characteristic numbing and spicy flavor. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a hearty and comforting dish to warm you up on a cold day, Sichuan chicken noodle soup is an excellent choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SZECHUAN CHICKEN SOUP



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This is one of my favorite soups. It is a pretty quick soup and uses lots of fresh ingredients. It is kind of fun to make because you make the base first and then ladle it over stir fried vegetables, raw bean sprouts, shredded cabbage and cilantro. The hot broth cooks the cabbage and everything else stays crisp tender. It is my own recipe made up from only my own cooking experiences and ideas so I am sure that there is nothing about it that is even close to authentic even if there is such a thing, but it is a good soup with lots of nice flavors and crisp fresh vegetables. Although the chow mien noodles and peanuts are listed as optional, I highly recommend them. They add so much depth to the soup. The stir fry noodles that I use are fresh. I can find them in the produce isle near the bean sprouts and egg roll wraps. The flavor that I prefer is Hot'N' Spicy. It is a Szechuan recipe after all and Szechuan is a spicy dish.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 -3 chicken breast halves
10 cups water
1 large onion, diced
8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 large bay leaf
2 tablespoons soy sauce
6 -8 dried red chilies
2 cups celery, sliced into bite size pieces
1 cup carrot, sliced into bite size pieces
1 (8 ounce) package sugar snap peas
2 (8 ounce) cans water chestnuts, sliced
3 teaspoons ground ginger
2 -3 teaspoons ground red pepper (optional)
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
16 ounces pre-shredded cabbage and carrot coleslaw mix
12 ounces fresh bean sprouts
2 (8 ounce) packages stir fry noodles (Hot 'N' Spicy, fully cooked with sauce packet) (optional)
chow mein noodles (optional)
chopped peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Place water, chicken breasts, bay leaf, chilies, garlic, and soy sauce in a large soup pot or dutch oven; simmer until chicken is done. Cool enough to handle and remove the meat from the bones; dice into bite sized pieces and add back to the soup.
  • Remove bay leaf and chilies and discard.
  • Add water chestnuts, ground red pepper and ginger to the cooking liquid.
  • Bring back to a boil and add stir fry noodles, and sauce packets; bring to a boil and simmer until noodles are done.
  • Stir fry celery, carrots, sugar snap peas, and onions in olive oil until crisp tender; season with salt.
  • Place an equal amount of bean sprouts, coleslaw mix, cilantro and vegetables into deep bowls.
  • Ladle boiling hot soup over vegetables.
  • Garnish with the chow mien noodles and peanuts.
  • Feb. 15, 2009, Edited by the author of this recipe to add just in case others prefer the original: The last few times I have made this soup, I have taken to cooking the noodles separately in chicken broth and straining the broth into the rest of the soup base leaving the noodles mostly al dente in a separate dish to be added to each serving with the vegetables in step 6. Using boiling hot soup will ensure that your veggies and noodles will be hot and cooked, while the vegetables and cooled noodles cools the soup enough to eat comfortably. Using this technique also allows you to freeze the base for future meals without compromising the noodles after step 3 making this perfect for a OMAC. Don't worry about the water chestnuts. They will stand up beautifully to freezing and will make this soup a quick dish when time is limited. I have also started using extra crunchy peanut butter instead of peanuts. Dip your clean spoon into the jar of peanut butter and get a big heaping spoonful. Stir it into your hot soup before garnishing with chow mein noodles. This not only gives you a more enhanced peanut taste, but gives the soup a pleasant peanutty, creamy flavor. I have also been using a small amount of hot chili oil in the olive oil to stir fry with instead of chilies. I like the taste and you can control the heat factor easier. I like to sear the seasoned chicken breasts in it before cutting it into bite size pieces before stir frying the vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.7, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 418, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 11.6, Protein 11

SZECHUAN CHICKEN SOUP



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Make and share this Szechuan Chicken Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth
3 ounces chicken-flavor oriental noodles, broken up
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 cups cooked chicken, cubed (frozen chicken cubes)
2 medium apples, cored and coarsely chopped
6 ounces frozen pea pods, cut up
4 green onions, bias-sliced into 1 1/2-inch length

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven stir together chicken broth, noodles and flavoring packet, red pepper, and 3 soup cans (3 3/4 cups) water.
  • Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Return to boiling.
  • Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 54, Sodium 1017.1, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 25.4

SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



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Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 whole (6 split) chicken breasts, bone-in, skin-on
Good olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets and stems discarded
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup good soy sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon Asian hot chili oil
2 tablespoons dark toasted sesame oil
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 pound spaghetti
4 scallions, sliced diagonally (white and green parts)
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
1 red bell pepper, julienned

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan, skin side up. Rub the tops with olive oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 minutes, until cooked through. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones and discard the skin and bones. Shred the chicken in large bite-sized pieces and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and blanch the broccoli florets for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately immerse in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking and set the color. Drain and set aside.
  • Place the garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and the cayenne pepper in a food processor fitted with a steel blade and puree until smooth. Set aside.
  • Add a splash of olive oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with the sauce. Add the scallions, peppers, chicken and broccoli and toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature.

SZECHUAN CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Marinate     Stew     Winter

Yield 6-10 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 22

Marinade
1/2 cup minced green onions
1/2 cup minced cilantro
2 tbs minced fresh garlic
2 tbs peeled and minced fresh ginger
1/3 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tbs rice vinegar
2 tbs sesame oil
1 1/2 tbs sugar
2 tbs red chile garlic sauce
Soup
2 cups Szechuan marinade
1 lb chicken breasts, skinned, boned and diced
3/4 lb soba noodles
2 qts chicken broth
1/3 cup vegetable oil
6 oz red bell pepper, cut into 1 inch julienne strips
6 oz white mushrooms sliced
4 oz snow peas, cut into 1 inch julienne strips
1/3 cup green onions, white and some of green, cut on a bias

Steps:

  • 1. Make the marinade: Combine minced green onions, cilantro, garlic, ginger, sherry, hoisin, soy, vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and red chile-garlic sauce and mix thoroughly. Cover and set aside for at least 1 hour. 2. Prepare the soup: In a bowl, combine diced chicken and 1/2 cup of the marinade. Mix well, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. 3. Cook soba noodles in lightly salted boiling water until tender. Rinse, cool and divide evenly among 6 large soup bowls. Add 1 tablesppon (or more to taste) of marinade to each portion of noodles. 4. Heat chicken broth to a simmer. Meanwhile, heat vegetable oil in a wok or large saute pan. Add marinated chicken to wok and toss over medium-high heat until slightly brown. Add red bell pepper, mushrooms and snow peas and toss until vegetables are just beginning to soften. 5. Add 1 1/2 cups of hot broth to each bowl. Add chicken and vegetables to each bowl. Stir briefly, then garnish with green onions and serve.

SCZECHUAN NOODLES



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1/2 cup good soy sauce
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon hot chili oil
2 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 pound spaghetti
1 red bell pepper, julienned
1 yellow bell pepper, julienned
4 scallions, sliced diagonally (white and green parts)

Steps:

  • Place the garlic and ginger in a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Add the vegetable oil, tahini, peanut butter, soy sauce, sherry, sherry vinegar, honey, chili oil, sesame oil, and ground peppers. Puree the sauce.
  • Add a splash of oil to a large pot of boiling salted water and cook the spaghetti al dente. Drain the pasta in a colander, place it in a large bowl, and while still warm, toss with 3/4 of the sauce. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and scallions; toss well. Serve warm or at room temperature. The remaining sauce may be added, as needed, to moisten the pasta.

SZECHUAN CHICKEN AND NOODLES



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Delicious chicken, broccoli and linguine tossed in a teriyaki sauce.

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (13.25 ounce) package linguine noodles
2 Tablespoons butter
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces)
2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion (diced)
2 green bell peppers (diced)
1 3/4 cups teriyaki sauce
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon paprika
2 cups broccoli florets (steamed)

Steps:

  • Cook the linguine noodles according to the directions on the package.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add the chicken and cook until chicken turns white and is no longer pink on the inside (takes about 8-10 minutes).
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and bell pepper and saute until soft (about 8 minutes).
  • Once the vegetables are done, add the cooked chicken back to the skillet.
  • Add in the sauce, minced garlic and paprika. Stir well. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 5-8 more minutes, or until marinade is thoroughly heated and slightly thickened.
  • Fold in steamed broccoli.
  • When linguine is done cooking drain the water and then add noodles into the chicken/sauce mixture.
  • Stir to combine and serve.

THE ULTIMATE CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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My first Wisconsin winter was so cold, all I wanted to eat was homemade chicken noodle soup. Of all the chicken noodle soup recipes out there, this type of soup is my favorite and is in heavy rotation from November to April. It has many incredibly devoted fans.-Gina Nistico, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
10 cups chicken broth
4 celery ribs, chopped
4 medium carrots, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3 cups uncooked kluski or other egg noodles (about 8 ounces)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Optional: Additional salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches, skin side down; cook until dark golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken from pan; remove and discard skin. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons., Add onion to drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to pan. Add celery, carrots, bay leaves and thyme. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until chicken is tender, 25-30 minutes., Transfer chicken to a plate. Remove soup from heat. Add noodles; let stand, covered, until noodles are tender, 20-22 minutes., Meanwhile, when chicken is cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones; discard bones. Shred meat into bite-sized pieces. Return meat to stockpot. Stir in parsley and lemon juice. If desired, adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SZECHUAN CHICKEN NOODLE TOSS



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"My family loves Chinese food," says Carol Roane, Sarasota, Florida, "so I came up with this quick-and-easy recipe for leftover chicken, pork or beef."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 quarts water
6 ounces uncooked thin spaghetti
1 package (16 ounces) frozen stir-fry vegetable blend
1 tablespoon reduced-fat butter
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch strips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/3 cup stir-fry sauce
3 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil. Add spaghetti; cook for 4 minutes. Add vegetables; cook 3-4 minutes longer or until spaghetti and vegetables are tender. Drain. Toss with butter; set aside and keep warm. , In a nonstick skillet, stir-fry the chicken, garlic and red pepper flakes in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add stir-fry sauce; heat through. Add onions and spaghetti mixture; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 831mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

THAI CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP



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A new Thai-style twist on basic chicken noodle soup using red curry, red bell peppers, coconut milk, and fresh basil. A fantastic flavor combination that whips up in just minutes.

Provided by Amy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, shredded
½ onion, diced
½ red bell pepper, diced
2 large chicken breasts, chopped in small pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
4 ounces rice noodles, broken in half

Steps:

  • Heat a large stock pot over medium heat. Add oil, carrots, onion, and bell pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes. Add chicken and mix well. Add garlic. Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Mix in chicken broth, coconut milk, curry paste, salt, and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, about 5 minutes. Add noodles and allow soup to come to a boil again. Reduce heat to low and simmer about 3 minutes.
  • Cover the pot, remove from heat, and let sit just until noodles are tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 1681.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Organic chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful spices will make all the difference in the taste of your soup.
  • To get the most flavor out of your chicken, brown it in a pot before adding the other ingredients. This will create a rich, savory base for your soup.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste. If you like your soup spicy, add more chili peppers. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less.
  • Serve your soup with a variety of toppings, such as chopped cilantro, scallions, wonton strips, or toasted sesame seeds. This will add extra flavor and texture to your soup.

Conclusion:

Szechuan chicken noodle soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its savory broth, tender chicken, and flavorful vegetables, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Szechuan chicken noodle soup a try.

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