Noodle Soup for Needy People

• 6 ounces udon noodles (dried, from a package)
• 3 cups chicken broth or 3 cups vegetable broth or 3 cups dashi
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon soft dark brown sugar
• 1 star anise
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 34 cup bean sprouts
• 34 cup sugar snap pea
• 34 cup sliced shiitake mushroom
• 12 cup finely sliced baby bok choy
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. Cook the noodles according to package directions and while their water is boiling, fill a saucepan with broth, soy sauce, sugar, star anise, and ginger (when the noodles are done, drain them and put half in each bowl).
2. When the flavored broth comes to a boil, add the vegetables; they should be cooked before 2 minutes are up.
3. Pour half into each bowl, over the cooked and drained noodles, and sprinkle with cilantro.

udon noodles, chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, anise, fresh ginger, bean sprouts, sugar snap pea, shiitake mushroom, choy, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/noodle-soup-for-needy-people-419703 (may not work)