Rice Noodles, Bok Choy, and Shrimp in Ginger-Chicken Broth

• 3 ounces dried rice vermicelli (rice sticks; see Notes)
• 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1 scallion, trimmed
• 1 garlic clove, bruised with the side of a knife
• 3 ounces shiitakes, stems discarded, caps wiped clean and cut into 1/8-inch slices
• 4 ounces baby bok choy (about 4), outside leaves and stems trimmed, cut across into 1/2-inch strips (2 to 3 cups)
• 4 ounces frozen small cooked shrimp, shelled, thawed and blotted dry (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon unseasoned Japanese rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon chile oil, or to taste, or a pinch of red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt
• 1 cup fresh bean sprouts, rinsed and crisped in ice water
• 1/2 cup thin diagonal slices scallion greens
• Mint leaves
• Cilantro leaves
• Thai basil leaves

1. Place the rice vermicelli in a large bowl and cover with room-temperature tap water.
2. Let stand for about 1 hour, checking for tenderness occasionally.
3. When the noodles are soft but still slightly firm to the bite, drain.
4. (They should yield about 3 cups.)
5. Meanwhile, for the broth: Combine the broth, ginger, scallion, and garlic in a large saucepan; heat to a boil.
6. Cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.
7. Set a strainer over a large bowl and strain the broth.
8. Discard the solids.
9. Pour the seasoned broth back into the saucepan.
10. Add the shiitakes; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
11. Stir the bok choy, shrimp, and drained noodles into the simmering broth.
12. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
13. Add the soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and chile oil.
14. Season to taste with salt.
15. Ladle the soup into deep soup bowls, distributing the ingredients evenly.
16. Sprinkle with the garnishes.

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Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/rice-noodles-bok-choy-and-shrimp-in-ginger-chicken-broth (may not work)