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    Gluten Free Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup

    Published: Apr 9, 2021 · Modified: Dec 28, 2023 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate links2 Comments

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    Gluten free Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup is an easy if you have a well stocked Asian pantry. That's one of the first areas in my kitchen I got set up gluten free. If you haven't done that yet, I've got tips for you to set up a gluten free Asian pantry.

    A bowl of Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup. this gluten free recipe

    The secret to making a recipe easy is to repeat it at least three times, within a short period of time. This gets you familiar with the ingredients and the process. Then even when you haven’t made that recipe for months it is some how familiar and doesn't seem difficult.

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    • Seasonal Strategy
    • Organize For Success: The Asian Pantry
    • Get The Tools
    • Top Tips for the Pantry
    • Gluten Free Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup

    Seasonal Strategy

    Many of you know I cook with a seasonal strategy in mind. It isn’t always the season according to the calendar; it also includes holidays, special events and dishes that remind me of something.

    This soup reminds me of spring because that's when I’m thinking about what I’ll plant in my garden. Fresh herbs are on that list and I always hope I'll find a Thai basil plant.

    I do buy Thai basil any time of year but in the spring I look for it at the garden centre not the grocery store. It’s one of those ingredients with a unique taste that must be experienced. Substitute cilantro or mint any day of the week but nothing replaces the flavour of Thai basil.

    Organize For Success: The Asian Pantry

    In my kitchen I always have carrots, red pepper, bottled lime juice and a selection of hot sauces in the fridge.  I try to keep fresh ginger too but it often dries out so I have a backup knob in the freezer along with chopped lemongrass. Dried rice noodles are also in the cupboard in just two widths. Here's my video showing how I use rice noodles.

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    Every kitchen needs a few tools but not too many to make soup. Here are some of the tools I use.

    • The largest pot in a typical set of pots is perfect for making soup.
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    Top Tips for the Pantry

    • Lemongrass - 1 tablespoon chopped = 1 stalk of fresh lemongrass. For convenience I buy frozen chopped lemongrass. When you see my pictures with fresh lemongrass I most likely bought it for a cooking class.
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    • Fish sauce - This is essential for Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. It is in that yummy dipping sauce for salad rolls called Nuoc Cham. You need it!
    • Coconut milk - Canned coconut milk has so many uses I always have plenty in my pantry. Canned coconut milk has so many uses I always have plenty in my pantry.

    Let me know in the comments below if you made this soup and how many recipes you have that you repeat throughout the year.

    A bowl of Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup.

    Gluten Free Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup

    Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup is one of those recipes that are easy for me to make because my pantry is well stocked for Asian cooking.
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Vietnamese
    Keyword: gluten free, Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 622kcal
    Author: Cinde Little

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 small carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
    • ½ red pepper, cut into thin matchsticks
    • 2 green onions, sliced in 1 inch pieces
    • 2 tablespoon frozen, chopped lemongrass
    • 1 tablespoon minced ginger root
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 4 cups gluten free chicken stock
    • 6 oz wide, dried rice noodles
    • 1 can coconut milk (14 oz/400 ml)
    • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
    • 1 tablespoon Vietnamese fish sauce
    • 1 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce such as Sriracha
    • salt to taste

    GARNISHES

    • 2 green onions, sliced
    • 1 cup bean sprouts
    • 10 Thai basil leaves
    • 4 lime wedges
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    Instructions

    • Heat oil in large pan over medium heat. Saute carrot and red pepper for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
    • Return pan to heat and saute green onion, lemongrass and ginger for 1-2 minutes.
    • Add the brown sugar and chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
    • While soup is simmering soak noodles in tap hot water for 5 minutes. Drain.
    • Remove broth from heat and pour through a fine strainer to remove green onion, lemongrass and ginger. Return to the pan and add coconut milk, chicken, fish sauce, lime juice, hot sauce and noodles. Cook for 5 minutes or until hot.
    • Divide soup into 6 bowls. Garnish each bowl with green onion, bean sprouts, basil leaves and lime. Serve hot.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Gluten Free Lemongrass Chicken Noodle Soup
    Amount Per Serving (1 bowl)
    Calories 622 Calories from Fat 288
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 32g49%
    Saturated Fat 21g131%
    Trans Fat 0.02g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 5g
    Cholesterol 60mg20%
    Sodium 881mg38%
    Potassium 857mg24%
    Carbohydrates 58g19%
    Fiber 3g13%
    Sugar 10g11%
    Protein 29g58%
    Vitamin A 3240IU65%
    Vitamin C 35mg42%
    Calcium 73mg7%
    Iron 6mg33%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. SUSAN HEGLAND

      April 21, 2021 at 11:18 am

      Made it last night, awesome!

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      • Cinde Little

        April 21, 2021 at 11:23 am

        Thanks for letting me know Sue. We think it's amazing too!

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