Rustic Noodle Soup

Description

• Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup water
• 1 teaspoon oil
• ½ pound lamb, cut into ½" cubes
• ½ pound beef, cut into ½" cubes
• 6 cups water
• 1 yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon chile garlic paste
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• handmade noodles

Procedures

1. Mix the flour and water into a smooth ball of dough.
2. Set aside to rest for 20 minutes.
3. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a large flat sheet about ⅛" thick.
4. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 1" strips, and then into 1" squares.
5. Set aside until soup broth is ready.
6. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large soup kettle and stir-fry the meat until lightly browned.
7. Add onions and garlic and stir-fry until tender.
8. Add water and bring to a boil.
9. Add chile garlic paste and soy sauce, stirring to blend.
10. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 1 hour, until meat is tender.
11. Add noodles a few at a time, stirring to separate.
12. Simmer for 20 – 30 minutes, until noodles are soft and tender.
13. Ladle into individual serving bowls.