Chinese Glass Noodle Soup

Name: Chinese Glass Noodle Soup
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Ingredients: 57 grams uncooked bean threads (cellophane noodles); 1 kilograms chicken broth; 2 Tbsps fish sauce; 59 milliliters chopped fresh cilantro; 2 Tbsps thin strips fresh ginger root; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, cut into 8 thin slices; 4 2-inch pieces fresh lemongrass, minced; 2 Tbsps lime juice; 6 larges shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips

Chinese Glass Noodle Soup

Chinese Glass Noodle Soup might be just the main course you are searching for. This dairy free recipe serves 4. One serving contains 150 calories, 16g of protein, and 2g of fat. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. A mixture of bean threads, chicken broth, lime juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the fresh ginger root you could follow this main course with the Flourless almond ginger cookies as a dessert.

Instructions

Soak the bean threads in a large bowl of hot water until soft, about 15 minutes; drain and cut into bite-size lengths. Divide the noodles into 4 bowls.

Ingredients you will need

Cellophane Noodles

Pasta

Water

Equipment you will use

Bowl

Bring the chicken broth, garlic, ginger, and lemongrass to a boil in a large saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low and cook the mixture at a simmer until fragrant, about 15 minutes.

Ingredients you will need

Chicken Broth

Lemon Grass

Garlic

Ginger

Equipment you will use

Sauce Pan

Add the chicken and shrimp to the soup; simmer until the chicken pieces are cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir the lime juice and fish sauce through the soup. Ladle the soup over the noodles; top with jalapeno pepper slices and cilantro to serve.

Ingredients you will need

Jalapeno Pepper