Asian Noodle Soup

Ingredients:
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces) ready-to-serve chicken broth
3 tbs. soy sauce
2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
2 tsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
1 cup angel hair pasta, broken into pieces
3/4 cup cooked, shredded chicken, or cubed tofu
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/2 tsp. Asian sesame oil

Directions:
Thinly slice shiitake caps (makes about 2-1/2 cups). In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine chicken broth with 1-1/2 cups water, the soy sauce, garlic and ginger; bring to a simmer. Add mushrooms, pasta, chicken and carrot; simmer until mushrooms are soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in sesame oil and, if desired, 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions.

YIELD: 4 Portions



Vitamin D Mushrooms!

Mushrooms in the 'Pink'

Vitamin D Mushrooms!

WHITE Mushrooms
Good source of:
  • Riboflavin and Pantothenic Acid, which aid metabolism
  • Selenium, an antioxidant
  • Copper, an essential nutrient

Use white mushrooms sliced in salads, sautéed on burgers, pizza and pasta, added to egg dishes, quesadillas and stir-fries. A flavor that intensifies when cooked makes them perfect for slow cookers, soups and curries.