5 Minute Flare-up Soup / Low FODMAP Comfort Food / Vegan "Chicken" Noodle Style Soup

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Zucchini noodles are lower in carbs and calories, while pasta is more affordable.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: brewer's yeast

Ground flaxseed provides similar nutrients and is often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Homemade stock is healthier and using bouillon cubes is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Begin by measuring out 50 grams of whole wheat vermicelli noodles, which is roughly 1 nest.

Chop 15 grams of spring onion greens or the top of a leek for flavor.

Grate 5 grams of fresh ginger root.

Prepare 50 grams of spring or collard greens, or substitute with kale, cabbage, bok choy, or spinach.

Peel and grate 50 grams or 1 small carrot using a box grater or food processor.

Trim and grate 50 grams of radish, leaving the skin on.

Chop the heads and stalk of 45 grams of broccolini finely, leaving small florets intact.

Press and drain 100 grams of tofu thoroughly, then grate it to achieve a fine texture.

Heat a nonstick wok or deep pot over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil, allowing it to heat gently for 1 minute.

Add all the chopped vegetables and grated tofu to the pan, stir well, and fry on medium-high heat for 2 minutes.

Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of Chinese five-spice powder, a generous grind of black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of soy sauce or tamari.

After 2 minutes, add 500 ml (2 cups) of vegetable stock to the pan.

Add the vermicelli noodles, gently breaking the nest apart to avoid clumping, and ensure they are fully submerged in the broth.

Simmer on medium heat for 3 minutes until the noodles are fully cooked.

Turn off the stove, remove the pan from the heat, and stir in 1 teaspoon of miso paste, breaking it down with a wooden spoon before mixing it thoroughly into the soup.

Ladle the noodles and vegetables into a bowl and pour over the remaining broth.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary, depending on the stock used.

For an optional topping, sprinkle over 1 teaspoon of black sesame seeds.

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