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Asian Noodle Soup with Bok Choy and Shiitake Mushrooms

Thick, hearty noodles make this fifteen-minute soup substantial, yet it’s not too filling to serve as an introduction to another course.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

One 32-ounce carton low-sodium vegetable broth
One 9-ounce package fresh Asian noodles, or one 8-ounce package udon noodles
2 to 3 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
1 to 2 teaspoons minced fresh or jarred ginger
4 large or 6 medium stalks bok choy, with leaves, sliced
3 to 4 scallions, sliced
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, optional
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine the broth with 2 cups water in a soup pot and bring to a rapid simmer.

    Step 2

    Cut the fresh noodles into 2- to 3-inch lengths, or break the udon noodles into thirds. Add the noodles, mushrooms, and ginger to taste to the simmering broth. Cook until the noodles are al dente, 3 to 4 minutes.

    Step 3

    Add the bok choy, scallions, and cilantro, and cook for just 2 to 3 minutes longer. Season with soy sauce and pepper to taste, then serve at once.

  2. menu suggestions

    Step 4

    This soup is a good first course to be followed by a tofu and tempeh dish. Try it with any of the following: Tofu and Seitan Mixed Grill (page 44), Tempeh Fries with Horseradish or Wasabi-Dill Mayonnaise (page 78), or Barbecue-Flavored Roasted Tempeh and Vegetables (page 79).

  3. Step 5

    As with the previous soup, store-bought spring rolls are a fun accompaniment. Continuing the meal with recipe-free accompaniments, follow with diced or sliced tofu or tempeh, sautéed in a little soy sauce and oil, steamed broccoli, and raw veggies or a simple salad of your choice.

  4. nutrition information

    Step 6

    Calories: 180

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 1.5g

    Step 8

    Protein: 7g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 36g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 3.5g

    Step 11

    Sodium: 395mg

Reprinted with permission from Vegan Express: Featuring 160 Recipes for Quick, Delicious, and Healthy Meals by Nava Atlas. Copyright © 2008 by Nava Atlas. Excerpted by permission of Broadway, a division of Random House, Inc. All rights reserved. Nava Atlas is the author of nine cookbooks, including The Vegetarian Family Cookbook, The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet, and Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons. She lives in the Hudson Valley region of New York with her husband and two teenage sons (all vegans).
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