Spicy Sichuan Chicken Soup with Glass Noodles

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Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Servings:

2 tablespoons avocado oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
1- inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into thin matchsticks
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns, lightly crushed (see note)
1/2 teaspoon Sichuan chili flakes, plus more to taste (sub crushed red pepper flakes)
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons gochujang
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons coconut sugar
½ teaspoon white pepper
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 ounces glass noodles (sub vermicelli rice noodles)
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for serving

Bring a large pot of water to a boil for the glass noodles.
Meanwhile, heat the avocado oil in a separate large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, white parts of the green onions, ginger, Sichuan peppercorns, and chili flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and the green onions begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the gochujang and cook, stirring, until well combined with the aromatics, about 1 minute. While stirring, slowly pour in the chicken broth until well incorporated.
Add the rice vinegar, tamari, toasted sesame oil, coconut sugar, and white pepper and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, 5 to 6 minutes, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Reduce the heat to low and add the shredded chicken. Cover and cook just until the chicken is warmed through. Stir in the green parts of the onions, reserving some for serving.
Meanwhile, cook the glass noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse, then divide among 4 bowls.
Ladle the chicken soup over the noodles. Finish with the cilantro and the reserved green onions.

Sichuan Peppercorn Note: Place the Sichuan peppercorns in a plastic bag. Using a heavy skillet, gently crush the peppercorns using a rocking motion.