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Asian Noodle Broth

A trip to an Asian market to find exotic noodles is no longer necessary. Most well-stocked supermarkets feature an array of imported noodles in the Asian foods section. See the menu with Instant Tofu and Mixed Vegetable Stir-Fry (page 144).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

4 ounces bean-thread (cellophane) or rice-stick noodles
Two 15-ounce cans vegetable broth
8 to 10 ounces white or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced (use presliced if desired)
1/2 to 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, or to taste
3 to 4 scallions, thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the noodles with hot water to cover in a heatproof container. Cover and soak until al dente, 15 to 20 minutes.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, combine the broth, mushrooms, and ginger in a large saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until the mushrooms are done, about 10 minutes.

    Step 3

    Drain the noodles well. Transfer them to a cutting board and chop in several directions to shorten.

    Step 4

    Stir the noodles and scallions into the broth and season with pepper. Add a bit more water if the soup is too thick. Serve at once.

  2. asian-style soups

    Step 5

    Asian-style soups are ideal to make when you want a good soup quickly, with little forethought. With a burst of inspiration and a few choice ingredients, a tasty soup is a few minutes away. While most soups benefit from being made ahead of time to develop flavor, these are best eaten as soon as they are made.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 6

    Calories: 127

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 0g

    Step 8

    Protein: 2g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrate: 28g

    Step 10

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 11

    Sodium: 222mg

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