Szechuan Chicken Soup

Spicy, Szechuan-style ramen noodle chicken soup with red pepper flakes, chopped apple, green onions and pea pods.

Recipe Ingredients:

3 3/4 cups chicken broth
3 ounces ramen noodles
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 3/4 cups water
2 apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
4 green onions, sliced
6 ounces pea pods, sliced

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large kettle combine chicken broth, ramen noodles (with flavoring packet), red pepper flakes, and water. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Stir in finely chopped, peeled apples, sliced green onions, and sliced pea pods. Return to boiling; reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.