Enjoy the taste of an Asian-style soup made with bead thread noodles and left-over beef, pork or chicken that is healthy and nutritious. It's light delicious taste is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 cup cooked roasted beef or chicken (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 ounces mushrooms of your choice
¾ cup edamame (green soybeans)
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 clove minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced peel fresh ginger
4 cups homemade or store-bought chicken, beef or vegetable broth
3 cups water
4 ounces bean thread noodles
1 teaspoon mirin
1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce (optional)
2 cups fresh clean spinach
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add mushrooms, scallions, garlic, ginger, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes.
Add broth and the water, bring to a boil. Add soaked thread noodles and meat; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes. Add spinach and edamame; cook another 1 minute. Add lime juice, mirin, sriracha sauce and soy sauce. Serve immediately, garnish with green onions.
Notes
Mirin is a Japanese sweet rice wine, you may substitute dry sherry, dry white wine, and rice vinegar instead. Sriracha Sauce brings the heat, you may use your favorite hot sauce, or omit the heat.
Recipe by The Crafty Boomer at https://www.thecraftyboomer.com/mushroom-and-spinach-asian-noodle-soup/