Vegan Spicy Noodle Soup

This Vegan Spicy Noodle Soup is a vibrant and warming dish, perfect for any time of year. Packed with flavor and nutrients, it's a delightful blend of spices, vegetables, and noodles that will satisfy your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Rice noodles - 150 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Coconut milk - 200 milliliters
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sriracha - 1 tablespoon (adjust to taste)
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Red bell pepper - 1, sliced
• Carrot - 1, julienned
• Mushrooms (shiitake or cremini) - 100 grams, sliced
• Spinach - 100 grams
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Cilantro - a handful, chopped
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced red bell pepper, julienned carrot, and mushrooms to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and coconut milk, and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Stir in the soy sauce and Sriracha, adjusting the spice level to your preference. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
6. Add the spinach and cooked noodles to the pot, stirring gently until the spinach wilts.
7. Remove from heat, and stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust salt or additional spices if necessary.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions and cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 14 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from vegetables and ginger.
• Provides a good source of fiber from the noodles and vegetables.

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