Enhanced Bok Choy and Tofu Noodle Soup

Ingredients

Vegetable oil

2 tablespoons

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Ginger

1 tablespoon, grated

Bok choy

4 cups, chopped

Vegetable broth

6 cups

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Sesame oil

1 tablespoon

Tofu

14 ounces, firm, cubed

Rice noodles

8 ounces

Green onions

2, sliced

Cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Lime

1, juiced

Red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the chopped bok choy, cooking for 3-4 minutes until slightly wilted.
4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a rolling boil.
5. Reduce the heat, then stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.
6. Gently add the cubed tofu and rice noodles to the pot, cooking for 5-7 minutes until the noodles are tender and the tofu is heated through.
7. Remove from heat, then stir in the sliced green onions, lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
8. Season with red pepper flakes and salt to taste.
9. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.