Slow Cooker Ginger Beef Noodle Soup Food

SLOW COOKER GINGER-BEEF NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a slow cooker, combine the meat with the broth, water, soy sauce, ginger, onion, garlic and star anise. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours, until the meat is tender. Transfer the meat to a plate and let cool slightly. Using 2 forks, pull the meat into thick shreds.
• Strain the broth, discarding the solids. Return the broth to the cooker. Add the shiitakes, scallions and shredded meat. Cook on high for 15 minutes, until the mushrooms are tender.
• Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook until al dente. Drain well.
• Add the noodles to the soup. Serve in deep bowls, passing the sesame or chili oil at the table.

VIETNAMESE BEEF NOODLE SOUP WITH GINGER

Steps:

• Make stock: Heat star anise, cinnamon, and cloves in a small dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a 6-quart stockpot.
• Preheat broiler. Broil ginger and onions, flipping once, until blackened, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to pot. Add oxtail, 2-inch scallion pieces, and peppercorns. Add 5 quarts water; bring to a boil. Skim foam. Add salt. Reduce heat. Simmer, skimming occasionally, 2 1/2 hours.
• Pour stock through a large sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. Let cool 20 minutes. Pour through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a large bowl. Refrigerate, covered, 6 hours or overnight.
• Make soup: Chill beef in freezer until firm, about 2 hours. Cover noodles with cold water. Let stand until noodles are softened, about 30 minutes; drain.
• Cut beef in half. Place each half flat side down, and cut beef against the grain as thinly as possible. Allow beef to warm to room temperature.
• Skim fat from stock; discard. Transfer stock to a pot; add shallots, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until shallots are soft, about 15 minutes.
• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add noodles; cook until just tender, about 10 seconds; drain.
• Divide noodles, beef, and sprouts among 4 bowls. Add simmering stock (it will cook beef gently). Top with thinly sliced scallions and herbs; serve each with a lime wedge.

GINGER CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 9 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until chicken is tender., Stir in snow peas and pasta. Cook, covered, on low about 30 minutes longer, until snow peas and pasta are tender.

GINGER-CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP (CROCK POT)

Steps:

• In a 3 1/2 to 6 quart crock pot, combine the first 10 ingredients up to the water.
• Cover and cook on high-heat for 2-3 hours.
• Uncover and stir in noodles and pea pods.
• Cover and cook for 5-8 minutes more or until noodles are tender.
• Serve with additional soy sauce.
• Also good with sesame and chili oils.