Pad Thai Soup

... WHEW... isn't it CRAZY how you step away from something, for what you expect to be a week... and suddenly over TWO YEARS have gone by!!??
Well, here's an off season scouting report on Team Matos. We signed a new player in April of 2012. She's still a rookie, but she's a game changer! The Rookie has, what we believe is, a dairy allergy. Not lactose intolerance, but a true dairy allergy. Because of this, my entire recipe repertoire needed to be re-vamped. Some of my recipes are easily changed to dairy free, swapping regular butter for something like Earth Balance dairy free spread, for example. Others, like our favorite Alfredo sauce, are not so easily changed.
Oh -- and -- I have another new love -- PINTEREST. I have found SO MANY new to me recipes. So many delicious yummies to try out. I thought it was time to start sharing Team Matos' feedback on these new plays. Which leads me back to my beloved blog.

Pad Thai Soup
Domestic Fits

The Line Up
3 TBSP oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg (omit for vegan)
3 oz cubed chicken (or extra firm tofu for vegan)
4 cups broth (veggie or chicken)
4 oz rice/pad thai noodles
3 TBSP soy sauce
1/4 tsp sriracha
1 TBSP fish sauce
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
1/4 cup green onions
1 tsp crushed red peppers

The Game Plan
1. In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the oil. Add the garlic and stir. Add the egg and cook until softly scrambled. Add the chicken (or tofu), cook until lightly fried about 3 minutes.
2. Add the broth, then add the noodles, soy, sriracha, fish sauce and peanuts. Cook until noodles have softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Serve topped with peanuts, green onions and red chili flakes.

Coach's Post Game Conference
I made this as written, using chicken and chicken broth. I'm not sure that there is anything that I would change for future rematches --- and there WILL be future rematches!

Final Score
Coach - Home Run
Catcher - Triple
The All Star - Needs instant replay - he was sick and couldn't taste it - but he ate the whole bowl!
The Rookie - Home Run -- I'll tell you what - this Rookie LOVES to eat - so be ready to see TONS of home runs from her!

***edited - please see label disclaimer in "True Confessions" - 11/7/2013

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