""Assorted mushrooms, vegetables, chicken, and noodles mingle well in this hearty and healthy soup."..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
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3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
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3 garlic cloves, crushed
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3 cups assorted mushrooms, sliced (I like white buttons, oyster, shiitake, portobello and crimini; if using shiitake, discard stems)
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3 cups white cabbage, cut in wedges
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1 cup thinly sliced carrots
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2 cups chicken breast, shredded
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2 cups fresh udon noodles (or substitute cooked linguine)
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1 cup thinly sliced green onions, with some of the green tops
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2 cups shredded raw spinach or whole baby spinach leaves
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Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon mirin (sweetened rice wine) (optional)