Traditional Japanese Noodle Soup

== Description ==
This is a tasty recipe I got while searching the web for a simple recipe to use for a demo speech for my Intro to Speech class. My family loves this and were surprized on how tofu can be a really tasty dish! The sorce comes from Women.com Networks and Hearst Communications Inc.
=== Ingredients ===
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 6 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces
* 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
* 1 tablespoon grated peeled gingerroot
* 1 (1.1 ounces) package shiro instint miso soup mix (White Soybean-paste soup)
* 1 large carrot, cut crosswise into thirds,then cut lenghwise into matchstick-thin strips
* 1 medium red pepper
* 3 slices lemon, rind of 3 x 1 inch
* 1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed
* 8 ounces of dried udon noodles or linguine
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
== Directions ==
In nonstick 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot vegtable oil, cook tofu, green onion, and ginger for 5 mintues or until golden brown.
In 4-quart saucepan over high heat, heat 8 cups of water to a boil.
Add soup mix, noodles, carrot, red pepper, lemon peel, crushed red pepper, and tofu mixture.
Boil for a few mintues Reduce heat to a low simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
Cook until veggies are tender and noodles are loose.
Then, stir in watercress until it wilts.
Serve immediatly because the noodles will absorb the soup quickly.
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== See also ==
Category:Japanese Soups
Category:Japanese Recipes
Category:Shallot Recipes
Category:Lemon peel Recipes
Category:Firm tofu Recipes
Category:Linguine Recipes
Category:Udon Recipes
Category:Tofu Recipes
Category:Miso Recipes