Spicy Thai Beef-Noodle Soup

By carlaschwartz

Ingredients

• 6 oz packaged rice noodles, or vermicelli
• 2 tsp peanut oil
• 4 medium scallion(s), green and white parts, divided and chopped
• 1 medium jalapeٌo pepper(s), seeded and minced
• 1 Tbsp ginger root, minced
• 6 oz lean beef round, or sirloin, trimmed of fat and diced
• 7 cup(s) fat-free beef broth
• 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 Tbsp cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp hot pepper sauce, or to taste
• 1/2 cup(s) frozen green peas, baby size

Preparation

Step 1

Using sharp scissors, cut noodles into 3-inch (7.5 cm) pieces.


Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add white portion of onions, jalapeño and ginger and sauté 1 minute. Add beef and sauté until browned all over, 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add broth and soy sauce and bring mixture to a boil.


Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer 10 minutes (if necessary, skim fat from the surface during cooking).


Add noodles and peas and simmer until noodles are just tender, 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add green portion of scallions, cilantro and pepper sauce. Serve hot. Yields about 1 cup per serving.