All Over the Map Asian Noodle Soup

This easy soup uses Asian ingredients from several different countries. Soba Noodles from Japan, Fish Sauce from Vietnam, Soy Sauce from China and broth in a box that is Thai inspired. It’s rounded out with American Pork, and vegetables that are available in most any grocery store.

Since this soup is literally all over the map it is fair game to any kind of modification you would like. Change the meat, change the noodles (rice or ramen noodles would be good) to whatever you have or like. The same goes for the vegetables.

I found this broth at Aldi. It is not one of their regular items so it may not be there when you go. Take a hint from the label and you can probably add ginger, lime juice, fish sauce, and chili to chicken broth and get a similar result. (Yes, I did taste all of those flavors in the broth.)

The cooking times in the recipe will result in tender crisp vegetables. Adjust the time to your preference.

 

All Over the Map Asian Noodle Soup
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All Over the Map Asian Noodle Soup
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  1. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a soup pot. Add the ground pork and cook until it is no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Add the remaining oil to the pan and add the onions and carrots to the pan and cook for a few minutes until they are fragrant. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 2 minutes longer.
  3. Return the pork to the pan and add the broth, fish & soy sauce and lime juice. simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
  4. Give the soup a taste and add whatever you think it needs. Add the cabbage, red pepper, chilis and green onions. s\Simmer for 5 minutes or so.
  5. While the soup is cooking, prepare the noodles per the package directions. Add the cooked noodles to the soup and let everything get acquainted for another 5 minutes.
  6. Serve with a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime. You could also add a splash of Sriracha if you like.
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Stir Fried Vegetables with Soba Noodles

DIGITAL CAMERA This beautiful plate of vegetables was the beginning of a side dish that embraced the flavors of Asia.

They were joined by Soba Noodles, a Japanese favorite. Made of Buckwheat, they have an earthy taste that holds up to spicy and  hearty flavors alike. DIGITAL CAMERAI created this as a side dish, that complemented some Asian marinated chicken thighs. This is another side dish that could easily be a main dish with or without the addition of protein. As with many of my recipes, you can take all of the liberties that you want… Spices, vegetables, it’s all up to you.

Stir Fried Vegetables with Soba Noodles
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Stir Fried Vegetables with Soba Noodles
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  1. Cook noodles following the package directions. This will only take 3 or 4 minutes. Drain the noodles and rinse with cold water. These can be set aside, but better yet, cook them while the vegetables are cooking.
  2. Heat a large fry pan over high heat. Add the canola oil and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan. Add the broccoli and toss and cook for 2 minutes or so.
  3. Add the carrots and yellow onions and cook for about another 2 minutes. Add the bell pepper and the Thai chili to the pan and cook for a couple of more minutes.
  4. Mix the stock, peanut butter, and hoisin sauce together. Pour into the pan and toss to combine. Allow to simmer for several minutes.
  5. Add the cooked and drained noodles and the green onions, tossing everything to coat. Simmer for 3 - 4 minutes until everything is hot.
  6. Serve it as is for a main dish or pair it with the protein of your choice.
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