Vegetable Sotanghon Soup | Filipino Noodle Soup Recipe

sotanghon noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice vermicelli

Zucchini noodles are low-carb, while rice vermicelli is often more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade stock is fresher, while water with seasonings is cost-effective.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Shiitake offer more flavor, while button mushrooms are widely available and cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is often less expensive.

Soak the vermicelli noodles in hot water until softened, then drain.

Heat annatto oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped red onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Pour in mushroom stock and water, and bring to a boil.

Add sliced carrots, bell pepper, and cabbage; simmer for 5 minutes until slightly tender.

Incorporate shiitake mushrooms; simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Add the soaked vermicelli noodles and cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped spring onion just before serving.

Serve hot.

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