Ingredients
- 4 ounces fresh soba noodles (uncooked, whole wheat spaghetti or rice vermicelli)
- 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 12 ounces beef tenderloin (or flank steak, thinly sliced, partially frozen to make slicing easier)
- 3 cups spinach, chopped (fresh spinach, or thinly sliced bok choy)
- 2 teaspoons five spice powder
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce (Sriracha, or hot sauce of your choice)
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 100 grams bean sprouts (1 cup)
- Lime juice (garnish)
- Sesame seeds (garnish)
How to Make
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Step 1: Cook noodles according to package instructions.
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Step 2: Drain well, rinse with cold water and drain again.
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Step 3: Set aside until soup is ready to serve.
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Step 4: In a large pot, combine beef broth, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil and lime juice.
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Step 5: Bring to a boil.
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Step 6: Reduce heat to low and simmer 3 minutes.
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Step 7: Add beef, spinach, 5-spice powder, sriracha, green onions, mint and basil.
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Step 8: Simmer for 3-5 more minutes, just until beef is just cooked through.
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Step 9: Taste soup and add salt & pepper, if desired.
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Step 10: To serve soup, place some cooked noodles in the bottom of a soup bowl.
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Step 11: Top with a few bean sprouts, and ladle hot soup over top; drizzle lime juice and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Step 12: Serve immediately.
We hope you enjoy this recipe!
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