CHEAT N' EAT VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SOUP

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Sometimes you just don't have all day to make Vietnamese soup! You can have this made and in your hands in 15 minutes!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ounce cellophane noodle
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
28 ounces chicken broth
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Soak noodles in very hot tap water.
  • While noodles are soaking, cut chicken into thin julienne strips.
  • Heat oil in deep skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken; garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes.
  • Cook, stirring for 1 minute; then add broth and fish sauce and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is done, about 8 minutes.
  • Drain noodles and cut into short pieces, about 1-1 1/2 inches long.
  • Arrange noodles in bottom of bowls; ladle soup over the top and sprinkle with cilantro, onion, and basil.
  • Serve with"Tuong Ot Sriracha" (Viet hot sauce), or chile paste, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 1427.6, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 1.1, Protein 17.1

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