SHERRY'S CHOW MEIN CHICKEN SOUP

Sherry's chow mein chicken soup image

Provided by sherry monfils

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c cooked, cubed chicken breast
2 celery stalks, sliced thin
1 c sliced fresh mushrooms
1 c fresh bean sprouts
1-1/2 c chinese cabbage or bok choy, sliced, or shredded
1/2 c shredded carrot
1/4 c sliced green onion, green & white parts
4 c low-sodium chicken broth or stock
4 oz vermicelli pasta, broken into small pieces
1 8 oz can bamboo shoots, drained
3 Tbsp soy sauce, low sodium
1 Tbsp mccormick's perfect pinch asian seasoning
pinch ground ginger
1 pkg dry chow mein noodles, optional for topping
1 Tbsp sesame oil

Steps:

1. In large soup pot, over medium-high heat, add sesame oil, chicken, celery. mushrooms, green onion and shredded carrot. Stir fry for a couple of minutes.
2. Add bean sprouts, Bok Choy cabbage, chicken broth,, soy sauce, Asian seasoning and ginger. Stir in broken vermicelli and drained bamboo shoots. Let everything come to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls and serve w/ dry, chow mein noodles.