Posted by:  Terrytx   05-22-99 8:12 AM 
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Soupy Noodles w/ Silken Tofu and Bok Choy 
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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Oriental Soups And Stews 
Vegetarian 
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method 
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Stir-Fry Broth 
6 cups water 
1 cup sliced onion 
1 cup chopped green onions 
1 cup sliced cilantro stems (about 1 bunch) 
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots 
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce 
12 dried shiitake mushrooms 
3 (1/2") slices peeled fresh ginger 
2 cloves garlic -- unpeeled 
Remaining ingredients:
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil -- divided 
1 (12.3oz) pkg firm tofu, drained and cut in 1/2" cubes 
6 cups chopped bok choy -- (about 1 bunch) 
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger 
2 cloves garlic -- chopped 
2 1/2 cups hot cooked Chinese noodles (about 4 oz. uncooked) 
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 
1/4 teaspoon chili oil -- optional 
For Stir-Fry Broth: 
Combine all ingredients for broth in a large saucepan. 
Bring broth to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until reduced to 5 cups (about 30 min.). 
Strain broth through a sieve into a large bowl. 
Reserve 4 cups broth; set mushrooms aside, discarding remaining solids. 
Thinly slice mushrooms; return to broth. 
Bring Stir-Fry broth to a simmer in a large saucepan (do not boil). 
Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon; set aside. Keep broth warm. 
FOR SOUP:
Heat 2 tsp. sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. 
Add tofu; stir-fry 5 min or until lightly browned. Remove from pan. 
Heat 1 tsp oil in pan. Add bok choy, ginger, and garlic; stir-fry 1 min. 
Add 1.2 cup broth and mushrooms; cook 1 min. Stir in noodles, soy, and
 salt. 
Divide vegetable mixture evenly among 8 bowls; top with tofu and remaining 
broth. 
Sprinkle with cilantro. Drizzle with chili oil, if desired. Serving size: 1 cup