ASIAN NOODLE SOUP WITH CHICKEN AND SNOW PEAS

Asian Noodle Soup with Chicken and Snow Peas image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 ounces rice noodles
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 piece fresh lemongrass (3 inches), smashed, or 3 sticks dried lemongrass
1 piece peeled fresh ginger (1 inch), cut into matchsticks
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 to 8 ounces each), thinly sliced crosswise
8 ounces snow peas, trimmed and halved
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Asian chile sauce (such as Sriracha), for serving (optional)

Steps:

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain noodles. In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, lemongrass, ginger, and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook until fragrant, 10 minutes.
Using a fine-mesh sieve, strain broth and return to saucepan. Add chicken and snow peas and simmer until chicken is cooked through and snow peas are crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
Remove soup from heat and stir in lime juice. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, pour soup over noodles. Top with mint, lime wedges, and chile sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g