Vietnamese Noodle Soup

Ingredients

  • 3-inch cinnamon stick
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 inch piece of ginger, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • Cilantro or basil, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced
  • 16 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • 16 oz white mushrooms, sliced
  • Mung bean sprouts (optional)
  • Sliced jalapenos (optional)
  • 8-10 oz rice noodles

Directions

  • Sauté the cinnamon stick and cloves for 3-4 minutes until fragrant
  • Add onion and ginger and sauté until onions are clear
  • Add vegetable stock, water, green onions, chopped cilantro or basil, and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20-30 minutes
  • In a separate pot, cook the rice noodles according to the package directions. Drain and add cold water to keep them from sticking.
  • In a third pot, sauté the mushrooms with a little salt. When they are fully cooked, add to the stock.
  • To serve, allow people to take noodles, broth, mung beans, and jalapenos separately.