Shrimp Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 package Japanese ramen noodles
• 3-4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
• * A substitute to tamarind paste is 1 Tablespoon lime juice and 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb shrimp, raw, peeled & deveined
• 1-2 stalks green onion, sliced thin for garnish
• 1 small red onion, chopped into thin rounds

Directions

1. In a medium heavy bottom pot, heat broth over med-high heat.
2. Stir in tamarind (or substitute) and minced garlic.
3. When the chicken broth comes to a boil, add the noodles until softened.
4. Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes.
5. Once the shrimp has turned pink and cooked through, remove from heat and stir. Season to taste with salt & pepper if desired.
6. Ladle the soup into a serving bowl and garnish with green and red onions; serve hot.