Hawaiian Saimin Soup

• Basic Saimin
• 16 cups water (4 quarts)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) package dried japanese soba noodles
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• Suggested Toppings
• Spam, sliced
• baked ham slices
• roast pork, slices
• carrot, sliced
• green cabbage, shredded
• bok choy, chopped
• mushroom, sliced
• green peas
• egg, Scrambled or fried
• green onions or scallion, sliced
• cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined

1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add water and salt; bring to a boil. Add soba noodles and boil 4 to 6 minutes until al dente. Remove from heat, drain, and rinse under warm, running water.
2. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add chicken broth and ginger; bring just to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add soy sauce and your favorite toppings; simmer for 5 minutes longer or until toppings are cooked. Remove from heat.
3. Place cooked soba noodles in a large soup bowl; spoon broth mixture (with toppings) over the top and serve.

water, salt, noodles, chicken broth, fresh ginger, soy sauce, toppings, ham slices, pork, carrot, green cabbage, bok choy, mushroom, green peas, egg, green onions, shrimp

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hawaiian-saimin-soup-456112 (may not work)