WINTER SOUPS-CHINESE STYLE!!

Spicy Mongolian Noodles soup!

Total Time: 35 mins
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:
300 g udon noodles, uncooked
1/3 cup water
20 ml grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons garlic, minced fresh
1 bunch green onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
120 g fresh shiitake mushrooms, stemmed & sliced
4 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chili paste)
315 g lite silken extra firm tofu, cut into cubes
4 cups bok choy, sliced, stalks removed
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

Directions:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil.Add the noodles and cook until tender; 8 to 10 minutes.

Drain and set aside.Meanwhile, place the 1/3 cup water, ginger and garlic in a large soup pot.

Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.Add the onions and mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.

Add the broth, soy sauce, and chili paste. Cover and bring to a boil.Add the tofu and bok choy and cook for 2 minutes.

Turn off the heat and add the cooked noodles and cilantro.Stir to mix.Serve at once.