Asian Chicken and Noodles Soup

Portion Size: 2 cups

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1 lbs.  Dry Chinese noodles or spaghettiMay use whole grain
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cabbage of baby bok choyWash, remove core and shredded
1 small  onion, dicedWash, peel and dice
½ cup carrotsWash, peel and shredded
2 Tablespoon lite soy sauce
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breastsCut into thin strips
8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons  garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons fresh green onionsWash, trim and slice thin. (including green tops)
1 teaspoon red chili paste (optional) 
For gluten free (GF): Use GF soy sauce, GF broth and GF pasta. Always check each ingredient to be sure it is gluten free

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1In a large stock pot heat oil to medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned. Stir in cabbage, carrots, garlic and onion. Cook until tenderTemperature check must reach 165 °F degrees
2Stir in chicken broth, soy sauce, chili paste, pepper and ginger. Bring to boil. 
3Just before serving, add noodles and cook until tender. About 8-10 minutes Serve hot. Top with green onions.