Shrimp Ramen

• 8 ounces bacon, chopped
• 5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 cups sliced stemmed shiitake mushrooms (about 6 ounces)
• 7 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (3-ounce) packages ramen noodles, flavor packets discarded
• 12 ounces peeled and deveined medium shrimp, halved lengthwise (about 20 shrimp)
• 2 tablespoons 1-inch-long pieces chives

1. COOK THE AROMATICS: Put the bacon in a cold medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes.
2. Remove all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon fat from the pan.
3. Stir in the garlic and cook until golden, about 3 minutes.
4. Stir in the shiitakes and cook until well browned, about 6 minutes more.
5. MAKE THE BROTH: Stir in the chicken broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire and bring to a boil.
6. Stir in the ramen noodles and boil until tender, about 2 minutes.
7. ADD THE SHRIMP AND SERVE: Remove the broth from the heat and stir in the shrimp.
8. Let stand until the shrimp are cooked, 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Serve topped with the chives.

bacon, garlic, shiitake mushrooms, chicken broth, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, ramen noodles, shrimp, chives

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/shrimp-ramen.html (may not work)