UDON NOODLE SOUP ENJOY DAN:

              JAPANESE UDON NOODLE SOUP by CHEF DAN:

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS:

1 (7.3 Oz) package fresh udon noodle soup

4 cups vegetable stock

1 thumb-size fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

1/2-snap peas cut in half on the bias

1 (15 Oz) can straw mushrooms, drained and rinsed

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon white miso

4 scallions, thinly sliced on the bias

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Cook the udon noodles according to package directions, drain and set aside.

2.   In sauce-pan bring the stock to a boil.

3.   Lower heat to medium and add the carrots, and cook about 2 minutes.

4.   Add the snap peas and cook 1 minute.

5.   Add the straw mushrooms and cook 1 minute longer.

6.   Remove from heat.

7.   Spoon the miso in a bowl with a cup of cooking liquid.

8.   Whisk until the miso is dissolved, and then pour miso mixture into the pot.

9.   Add soy sauce and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

10.                Stir in udon and scallion and heat through.

ENJOY DAN:                                   BON-APPETITE!!