Spicy Ginger Chicken Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 24 fluid ounces chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon Sriracha or other chili sauce
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cut into 3 inch strips
• 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/8 inch strips
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 6 ounces soba noodles
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Directions

1. Pour the broth into a large pot, then stir in the chili sauce, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, and lime juice. Bring the mixture up to a boil and let it bubble for 5 minutes.
2. Turn the heat down to medium, then add the chicken and mushrooms. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, add cold water to a medium pot and bring it to a boil. Stir in the soba noodles, cook for 4 minutes, then drain them and put them aside.
4. Stir the scallions, snap peas, red pepper, and zest into the broth. Cook for 1 minute, then remove the pot from the heat.
5. Portion the noodles into serving bowls, then spoon the soup over them. Finish with cilantro.