Fragrant Tofu Soba Noodle Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 7 ounces dried soba noodles (4 bundles )
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans vegetable broth
• 4 slices fresh ginger, smashed (half-inch thick )
• 1 tablespoon thinly sliced garlic
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 1 lb extra firm tofu, cut into cubes
• 8 ounces baby bok choy, stalks separated and trimmed
• 2 teaspoons roasted sesame oil
• 1/4 cup bean sprouts

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan over high heat, cook noodles according to package directions. when noodles are al dente, drain and rinse under cold water, swishing noodles to remove surface starch. drain thoroughly.
• 2 in a large saucepan over high heat, bring broth and ginger to boil. cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 5 minutes.
• 3 meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, stir-fry garlic in hot canola oil about 2 minutes, or just until light golden. remove from heat and set aside.
• 4 return broth to a boil over medium heat. add tofu and bok choy and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
• 5 add noodles and bring to a boil; cook until noodles are hot.
• 6 divide among four soup bowls. sprinkle individual servings with sesame oil and garnish with a little fried garlic and bean sprouts.