Ingredients

  • 3 quarts packaged or canned vegetable stock or chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 pounds fresh linguini, available in dairy aisle
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken tenders, cut into bite size chunks or, chicken breast cut for stir-fry
  • 8 scallions, cut into bite size pieces on an angle
  • 2 cups shredded carrots, available in pouches in produce department
  • 1 (10-ounce) package shiitake mushrooms, about 24 mushrooms, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 head bok choy, trimmed and shredded
  • 1/2 pound pea pods (snow peas) cut in half on an angle
  • Chopped fresh cilantro and/or chives, for garnish, optional

Method

  • Heat 3 quarts of vegetable stock or chicken broth to a boil in a soup pot.
  • In a separate pot, cook linguini according to package directions and drain.
  • Add chicken to boiling broth.
  • Poach chicken 5 minutes in broth.
  • Ladle soup into 4 deep bowls, equally distributing broth and chicken.
  • Divide veggies into 4 equal amounts and place in the bowls.
  • Divide cooked fresh pasta into 4 equal amounts and place into the bowls.
  • Cover bowls and allow to steep for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Gently incorporate noodles up from the bottom of each bowl and serve.
  • SLURP away!
  • It is customary to slurp as you eat, using oversized spoons to drag the noodles up to your mouth.
  • You might need a bib, but you will have fun!
  • Noodle bowls may be garnished with cilantro and or chives for an extra herby zing.