Description
Spiced Steak Noodle Soup with Pickled Greens is a vibrant and comforting dish featuring tender, spice-kissed steak, chewy noodles, and tangy pickled greens. This recipe blends bold, complex flavors with hearty nourishment, making it perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave a meal that balances warmth and brightness.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak and Spices
- 1 lb tender steak (sirloin or flank), thinly sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp ground star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Broth and Aromatics
- 6 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
- 3 scallions, chopped
Noodles
- 6 oz rice noodles or egg noodles
Vegetables
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup bok choy or carrots, chopped
Pickled Greens and Seasonings
- 1 cup pickled greens (pickled mustard greens, kimchi, or sauerkraut)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp fish sauce (optional)
Garnishes (Optional)
- Fresh cilantro, Thai basil, or mint
- Lime wedges
- Chopped peanuts or crispy shallots
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Season the steak with salt, pepper, and ground star anise. Heat a pan over medium-high heat and sear the steak until browned on both sides. Remove and let it rest while you prepare the soup. Once rested, slice thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- Build Your Broth: In a large soup pot, sauté minced garlic, sliced ginger, and chopped scallions until fragrant. Add the cinnamon stick and chili flakes, toasting them briefly to release their aroma. Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle simmer to meld the flavors.
- Cook the Noodles and Vegetables: Prepare noodles separately according to package instructions until tender but firm. Add mushrooms and bok choy or carrots to the simmering broth and cook until just tender, maintaining their texture.
- Combine and Heat Through: Return the sliced steak to the pot to warm gently. Add the cooked noodles and stir in the pickled greens last to preserve their brightness and crunch.
- Adjust Seasoning and Serve: Taste the soup and season with soy sauce, fish sauce, or salt as needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs, lime juice, peanuts, or crispy shallots as desired.
Notes
- Use quality homemade or good-quality store-bought broth for the best flavor.
- Slice steak thinly for maximum tenderness and flavor absorption.
- Cook noodles separately to prevent them from becoming mushy in the broth.
- Add pickled greens at the end to maintain their texture and tanginess.
- Toast spices gently to unlock deeper flavors in the broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: steak noodle soup, spiced soup, pickled greens, comforting soup, gluten free, hearty soup, warm soup