Rice Noodle Soup with Shrimp (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
02 - 4 baby bok choy, chopped (whites and greens separated)
03 - 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

→ Broth and Noodles

06 - 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
07 - 2 cups water
08 - 2 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce or tamari
09 - 2 tablespoons fish sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
11 - 4 ounces pad thai rice noodles (half package)

→ Protein and Garnish

12 - 1 pound small raw shrimp, peeled (51-60 count)
13 - 1 bunch green onions, sliced

# Instructions:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add white pieces of bok choy and carrots, saute for 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, and saute one minute longer.
02 - Add broth, water, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Bring to a boil.
03 - Add uncooked noodles, and cook 2 minutes, separating noodles as they cook. Stir in shrimp, green onions, and green pieces of bok choy. Cook 2-3 minutes longer.
04 - Turn off heat, stir in rice vinegar, and serve immediately.

# Notes:

01 - For a chicken version, swap shrimp for boneless chicken breasts, adding them with the broth until cooked through
02 - Perfect remedy for cold days or when feeling under the weather