Mushroom & Ginger Chicken Soup

Ingredients

STOCK

• 1 tsp. 

  extra-virgin olive oil 

• 1 

  rotisserie chicken, meat shredded, plus carcass if desired

• 1 

  yellow onion, halved

• 2 

  stalks celery, each cut into 4 pieces

• 2 

  large carrots, each cut into 6 pieces 

• 1 

  (3") piece ginger, unpeeled

• 6 c. 

  (64 oz.) low-sodium chicken broth

• 1 tsp. 

  kosher salt

• 10 

  whole black peppercorns

SOUP

• 1 tbsp. 

  extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 

  medium yellow onion, chopped

• 3 

  stalks celery, diagonally sliced

• 2 

  large carrots, diagonally sliced

• 1 

  (2") piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped

• 1/2 

  (or more) serrano chile, chopped

• 2 

  cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 8 oz. 

  shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced

• Kosher salt

• 6 oz. 

  egg noodles

• Freshly ground black pepper

• Sliced scallions, for serving

Description

• STOCK

  1. Step 1In a large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook chicken and onion halves, turning occasionally, until onion is charred and chicken is warmed through, about 7 minutes.
  2. Step 2Add celery, carrots, and ginger and cook, stirring, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken carcass (if using), broth, salt, and peppercorns. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until flavors are melded and liquid is slightly reduced, about 1 hour. Let cool slightly.
  3. Step 3Strain stock and reserve chicken meat; discard remaining solids.

• SOUP

  1. Step 1In a very large pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook onion, celery, and carrots, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add ginger, chile, and garlic; taste and add more chile if needed. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring, until browned, about 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2Add reserved stock and chicken meat and stir to combine. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and thickened, about 45 minutes.
  3. Step 3Meanwhile, in a medium pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and add noodles to soup; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4Divide soup among bowls. Top with scallions.