Spicy Glass Noodle Soup
My glass noodle soup is super flavorful and incredibly comforting! Made with mung bean vermicelli, shiitake mushrooms, and veggies in a spicy, gingery broth, this soup is perfect as a starter or light meal. It's really easy to make, too!
Servings: 4
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
- 4.5 ounces dried glass noodles (also known as cellophane noodles or mung bean vermicelli)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and caps sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 1 medium carrot, julienne cut
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then remove it from heat. Add the noodles and submerge them completely. Let the noodles soak according to the package directions, until they're fully softened. Drain them into a colander and rinse them well with cold water when they're done.
- While the noodles soak, coat the bottom of a large pot with the oil and place it over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the shiitake mushrooms. Cook the mushrooms for four to five minutes, until they're softened and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
- Push the mushrooms to the side of the pot, then add the garlic and ginger. Sauté them for about thirty seconds, stirring constantly to prevent them from burning.
- Stir in the broth and raise the heat to high. Lower the heat and let the soup simmer for five minutes.
- Stir in the cabbage and carrots. Let the soup continue simmering until the vegetables are tender, about five minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the soy sauce, lime juice, sambal oelek, and toasted sesame oil. Add the noodles. Taste-test the broth and adjust any seasonings to your liking.
- Ladle into bowls and top with chopped scallions. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1684mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3484IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg