Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
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More of a stew than a soup as the broth is absorbed and thickened by the soba noodles. Very hearty and loaded with goodies. The flavorful broth covers all of the ingredients more like a sauce.
Ingredients
| 1 | tablespoon |
vegetable oil
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| 1 | tablespoon |
garlic
minced |
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| 1 | tablespoon |
ginger
grated |
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| 2 | stalks |
lemongrass
fresh, peeled, optional |
* |
| 2 | cups |
water
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| 28 | ounces |
chicken broth, low salt
fat-free |
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| 1 | pound |
chicken breasts
tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces |
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| 1 | cup |
broccoli florets
cut into bite sizes |
* |
| 4 | ounces |
soba noodles
cooked |
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| ¼ | cup |
cilantro
chopped fresh |
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| 1 | tablespoon |
lime juice
fresh |
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| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
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| 2 |
scallions, spring or green onions
thinly sliced |
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| 1 |
red chili peppers
finely chopped |
* |
Directions
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass if using; sauté 3 minutes.
Add water and broth; bring to a boil.
Add chicken and broccoli ; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done.
Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients.
Let stand 5 minutes. Discard lemongrass if using.
Note: You can add broccoli, mushrooms, any your favourite veggies at the end of the cooking for a more hearty soup.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 244g (8.6 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 17822% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g
7%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 48mg
16%
Sodium 225mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
2%
Sugars g
Protein
43g
Vitamin A 1%
•
Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 2%
•
Iron 6%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
Nutritional counts for carbs is WAY off...4 oz of Soba noodles has 86 carbs. Divided by 8 servings....at least 10 carbs per serving!
about 7 years ago