15-Minute Korean Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup kimchi (, roughly chopped with 2 teaspoons juice)
• 2 tablespoons gochujang
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup ((or sugar))
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 cloves garlic (, grated)
• 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 6 oz somen noodles (2 bundles)
• 4 heads baby bok choy (, trimmed & halved)
• 2 eggs ((Optional))
• Rotisserie chicken (or other leftover meat), shredded ((Optional))

Steps

1. 1

   Combine all the sauce ingredients and set aside.

2. 2

   Bring the broth to a boil and add the noodles and bok choy. Cook for 2 minutes.

3. 3

   (Optional) You can add the egg to the broth along with the bok choy to make runny poached eggs. Alternatively, you can top the noodles with raw egg yolks. Or you can fry the eggs in a separate pan.

4. 4

   Once the broth is done cooking, add the sauce mixture and stir to incorporate.

5. 5

   Serve immediately as a main dish.