Pork Ramen Noodle Soup

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields:  8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1/2 pound lean ground pork
1 ounce dried mushroom (preferably shitake or porcini)
1 tablespoon canola oil 
4 green onions thinly slicedWashed, trimmed and sliced. 
10 ounces dried ramen noodles -May use spaghetti noodles. 
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 small heads baby Bok choy Washed, trimmed and chopped
3 tablespoons miso paste
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
1//4 cup carrots Washed, trimmed, peeled and shredded.
1 medium zucchiniWashed, trimmed and shredded
2 hard cooked eggs, sliced (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh basil (optional) 
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF soy sauce, GF broth, GF Rice noodles. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Place mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with hot water.  Let sit until ready to use. In a large pot, add 10 cups water. Bring to a boil. Cook noodles according to the directions on the package. During the last minute of cooking add baby Bok choy.  Drain noodles and bok choy; rinse with cold water.
2In a large pot over high heat add canola oil. Add pork. Cook breaking up meat slightly.. Add have the onions and cook, stirring occasionally until pork is cooked. Add miso and cook, stirring until incorporated about 30 seconds. Stir in broth, soy sauce and Siracha. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3Drain and slice mushrooms. Add to pot. Cover and bring to a low boil. Uncover pot, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes. 
4Divide noodles into serving bowls. Add Bok choy, carrots and zucchini into bowls.  Top with soup 
5Garnish with egg and cilantro. 
To make this recipe gluten free: Use GF broth, GF noodles and GF soy sauce. Always check all ingredients to be sure they are gluten free.
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