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Recipe: Gingery chicken noodle soup

Gingery chicken noodle soup

Dietitian's tip: This souped-up version of the ultimate comfort food features edamame (soybeans). For a vegetarian version, substitute cubes of extra-firm tofu for the chicken and use vegetable stock.

SERVES 8

Ingredients

3 ounces dried soba noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups chicken stock or broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, chopped
1 cup shelled edamame
1 cup plain soy milk (soya milk)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (fresh coriander)


Directions

Bring a saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil, add the noodles and cook until just tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside until needed.

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the ginger and carrot and saute for 1 minute. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds; don't let the garlic brown. Add the stock and soy sauce and bring to a boil. Add the chicken and edamame and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked and the edamame are tender, about 4 minutes. Add the soba noodles and soy milk and cook until heated through; don't let boil.

Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Ladle into warmed individual bowls and serve immediately.

Nutritional Analysis

(per serving)
Calories184 Monounsaturated fat2 g
Protein22 g Cholesterol33 mg
Carbohydrate11 g Sodium267 mg
Total fat5 g Fiber2 g
Saturated fat1 g   
MAYO CLINIC HEALTHY WEIGHT PYRAMID SERVINGS
DIABETES MEAL PLAN EXCHANGES
Starches1
Nonstarchy vegetables1
Meat and meat substitutes3
DASH EATING PLAN SERVINGS
Grains and grain products1
Vegetables1
Meats, poultry and fish2
Nuts, seeds and dry beans1

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Oct 6, 2008