posted by Terrytx 03-15-103 10:11 AM 
 
* Exported from MasterCook * 
Hot-and-Sour Chicken Noodle Soup 
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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Soups And Stews 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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1/4 pound wide rice stick noodles (bahn pho) 
2 teaspoons olive oil 
2 cups thinly sliced onion 
2 cups water 
1/4 cup fresh lime juice 
1 teaspoon grated lime rind 
2 tablespoons brown sugar 
1 tablespoon fish sauce 
1 teaspoon green curry paste 
2 (15.75 ounce) cans fat-free. less-sodium chicken broth 
1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled straw mushrooms, drained 
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk 
1 (8 ounce) can sliced bamboo shoots, drained 
2 tablespoons cornstarch 
2 tablespoons water 
1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 1/4-inch strips 
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro 
Cook noodles in boiling water 5 minutes or until done. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain well. Set aside. 
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 4 minutes or unti tender. Stir in 2 cups of water and the next 9 ingredients (water through bamboo shoots). Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. 
Combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Stir cornstarch mixture into soup. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in chicken; cook 3 minutes or until chicken is done. Place 1/3 cup noodles and 1 1/2 cups soup into each of 6 large soup bowls. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon cilantro over each serving. 
258 cal, 3.8g fat, 25.9g pro, 28.5g carb, 1.4g fiber, 55mg chol, 1.9mg iron, 1014mg sod, 37mg calc. 
Source: Cooking Light-3/03 
Serving Ideas : Wonton Crisps