If you’re trying to kick a cold, how about a piping hot bowl of Healing Coconut Turmeric Soba Noodle Soup? With garlic, ginger, and turmeric, this stuff is THE best soup for sickies.
When I created this recipe for Healing Soba Noodle Soup, I put all of the healing ingredients together I could think of. The antibacterial properties of garlic. Ginger’s clearing and warming goodness. Turmeric’s anti-inflammatory wonders.
I simmered it all along with hearty buckwheat soba noodles in a simple veggie broth and just a bit of creamy coconut milk.
I swear this unbelievably fast and simple soba noodle soup really does have magical cold-fighting properties. It’s a perfect vegan alternative to chicken noodle soup – I know I’m not the only one who craves chicken noodle soup, or something like it (but, you know, without chicken), when I’m sick.
It can also be gluten-free if you choose 100% buckwheat soba noodles (just check the label to be sure).
Oh, and speaking of soba noodles – I love love love the slightly nutty, chewy texture of buckwheat noodles. And not only are they delicious, they have a decent amount of protein. So when all I can really stomach is noodles and broth, my body’s still happy. Because protein!
So if you or your loved one is feeling sick: 1) Make this and 2) Feel better soon.
1/8teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes(more or less to taste)
4cupslow-sodium vegetable broth
1/2cupfull-fat coconut milk
1tablespoonpeeled grated fresh ginger
3ouncessoba noodles(broken into smaller pieces if desired (for gluten-free option, see note below))
1/4teaspoonkosher salt + more to taste
Sriracha sauce(if desired)
Instructions
Set a medium soup pot over medium-low heat. When hot, add the olive oil. Add the garlic, turmeric, and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute, until the garlic is just fragrant and softened. Add the broth, coconut milk, ginger, soba noodles, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Increase heat to high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes, until the noodles are cooked through.
Taste and add additional salt if desired. Scoop into bowls and top with a bit (or a lot) of Sriracha sauce if desired.
Notes
Gluten-Free Option
Many soba noodle varieties are made with a mixture of buckwheat AND wheat, so if you’re gluten-free, make sure your noodles are 100% buckwheat. You’ll also likely want to check the label to ensure they’re not manufactured on mixed equipment.