Ingredients: (makes a huge pot of soup, I halved the recipe)
- 4 servings Soba noodles
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 8oz of mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 4 green onions, sliced finely
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
- Hoisin sauce
- Chili paste
- Soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons roasted peanuts, crushed (optional)
- for some added protein you can add either 4oz shrimp or firm tofu
Instructions:
- In a medium pot over medium high heat, add chicken stock. When stock reaches a boil, add noodles and cook according to directions.
- In a sauté pan over medium high heat, add oil. Add garlic, ginger, and mushrooms: saute until the mushrooms are soft and lightly browned. (Then you can add the tofu and shrimp if you choose, sauté for another 4 minutes.)
- Add mushroom mixture to stock.
- Season to taste with the hoisin, chili paste, soy sauce and sesame oil. Add cracked black pepper for some heat.
