Tampopo Vegetable Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1 (12 ounce) package extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 large carrot, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 2 tablespoons miso
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 2 cups broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup snow peas, trimmed
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 (8 ounce) package udon noodles
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

1. 1

   Combine water, vegetable broth, tofu, carrot, miso paste, soy sauce and garlic in a large pot.

2. 2

   Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat.

3. 3

   Simmer for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Add salt, broccoli, snow peas, mushrooms and udon noodles; simmer for 7 minutes, or until noodles are done.

5. 5

   Serve warm garnished with red pepper flakes.