Ham Ramen Soup

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1

  whole

  shallot -- minced fine

1

  teaspoon

  ginger root -- minced fine

1

  clove

  garlic -- minced fine

2

  tablespoons

  vegetable oil

1

  cup

  frozen peas

3

  ounces

  ramen -- noodles only

2

  ounces

 ham -- extra lean -- diced

5

  ounces

  bamboo shoots

4

  ounces

  mushroom caps -- sliced

5

  ounces

 water chestnuts -- sliced

1/2

  cup

  sherry

3 1/2

  cups

  low sodium chicken broth

1

  teaspoon

  five-spice powder

2

  tablespoons

 light teriyaki sauce

1

  tablespoon

  plum sauce

Add oil to large saucepan, Dutch oven or wok. Heat to medium.

Add shallot, ginger, and garlic. Stir and heat until fragrant about one minute.

Add ham, peas, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots. Cook until heated through around five minutes.

Add sherry to deglaze the pan. Scrape up any browned bits.

Add teriyaki sauce, plum sauce, and five spice powder. Stir to coat the vegetables.

Add chicken broth and heat to boiling.

Add noodles and cook for five minutes.


Makes 8 servings.
Per Serving: 130 Calories; 4g Fat (29.7% calories from fat); 8g Protein; 13g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 3mg Cholesterol; 416mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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