Refreshing Summer Lemon Noodle Soup

Beat the summer heat with this light and appetizing lemon noodle soup. A clear, savory broth combined with chewy thin noodles and bright citrus notes makes for the perfect quick meal.

Ingredients

• 1 serving fresh thin noodles
• 1 small handful wood ear mushrooms (rehydrated)
• 3-4 round fish cakes
• 2-3 small sausage strips
• 3-4 meatballs
• 3-4 slices fresh yellow lemon
• 1 tbsp preserved vegetables
• 1 tsp dried baby shrimp
• 1 stalk green onion (chopped)
• to taste salt
• to taste white pepper

Instructions

1. 1Start the soup base

   

   Begin by adding water to a pot with wood ear mushrooms. This will serve as the foundation for your refreshing lemon noodle soup base.

   Tip: Ensure your pot is clean before starting the broth.
2. 2Add ingredients to the broth

   

   Once the soup base is boiling, add your preferred ingredients such as sliced round fish cakes and small sausage strips.

   Tip: You can customize this dish with any ingredients you have on hand.
3. 3Boil the noodles

   

   In a separate pot of bubbling water, cook the fresh thin noodles until they are cooked through.

   Tip: Keep a close eye on the noodles to ensure they dont overcook.
4. 4Remove noodles from water

   

   Once the noodles have reached the desired texture, use chopsticks to lift them out of the boiling water.

   Tip: Drain the noodles well before adding them to the soup.
5. 5Season the soup base

   

   Stir the main pot containing the boiling soup, meatballs, and wood ear mushrooms after adding your seasonings: preserved vegetables, dried baby shrimp, salt, and white pepper.

   Tip: Stir gently to combine all the flavors thoroughly.
6. 6Combine noodles and soup

   

   Transfer the cooked noodles into the main pot with the boiling soup and cooked ingredients, gently submerging them in the hot broth.

   Tip: Remember to turn off the heat before adding lemon slices to avoid bitterness.
7. 7Add fresh green onions

   

   Sprinkle a generous amount of freshly chopped green onions over the noodles and broth for a burst of fresh flavor, right before turning off the heat.

   Tip: Use only the green parts of the scallions for a brighter look and milder onion taste.
8. 8Add lemon slices

   

   After turning off the heat, add the lemon slices into the pot. It is crucial to add the lemon only after the heat is off to ensure the lemon does not release a bitter taste into the soup base, preserving the refreshing fragrance.

   Tip: Make sure to remove any seeds from the lemon slices before adding them to prevent bitterness.

Storage & Reheating

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