Easy Chicken Noodle Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, finely minced (can use bottled minced garlic)
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup frozen cut green beans
1 carrots, finely julienned or 1 carrot, very finely sliced
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cups chopped cabbage (chinese cabbage) or 2 cups wombok cabbage (chinese cabbage)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 (3 ounce) packets ramen noodles, discard seasoning sachets (also referred to as instant noodles)
6 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaf (optional)
salt and pepper

Preparation

In a small bowl combine the 2 teaspoons of sesame oil with the minced garlic- set aside.
Using a large stockpot or saucepan, heat the vegetable or peanut oil and then add the carrot, onion and cabbage.
Gently stir-fry until the vegetables have softened slightly - around 3-5 minutes.
Add the chicken stock, soy sauce, shredded chicken and green beans. Bring to the boil.
Once the soup is to the boil, add the sesame soaked garlic and the 2 packets of ramen noodles (do not use the seasoning sachets) and boil until the noodles are cooked. Approx 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir thru the cilantro (if using). Serve and enjoy!