Chinese Glass Noodle Soup

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This Chinese glass noodle soup is delicious!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 ounces uncooked bean threads (cellophane noodles)

  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

  • 4 (2-inch) pieces fresh lemongrass, minced

  • 2 tablespoons thin strips fresh ginger

  • 1 large clove garlic, minced

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch strips

  • 6 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce

  • 1 jalapeño pepper, cut into 8 thin slices

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Soak bean threads in a large bowl of hot water to cover until soft, about 15 minutes; drain then cut into bite-sized lengths. Divide noodles among 4 serving bowls.

  2. Bring chicken broth, lemongrass, ginger, and garlic to a boil in a large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until fragrant, about 15 minutes. Add chicken and shrimp; simmer until chicken cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir lime juice and fish sauce into soup. Ladle soup over noodles; top with jalapeño slices and cilantro. Serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

166 Calories
2g Fat
17g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 166
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 1933mg 84%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 220mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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