Here you go, proving how smart you are all over again, with a heartwarming dish that your family will savor, without ever knowing it's better-for-them.
Grated ginger and lemongrass give this traditional chicken noodle soup an international flair. Feel free to add extra vegetables such as mushrooms, peas, or carrots.
Back in the 1950's, when my husband was diagnosed as diabetic, we had five children at home to feed. I made this casserole often...and it satisfied us all. We all agree it's still as delicious today as it was then.
These wheat-based Japanese noodles are available both dried (used in this recipe) and fresh. Dried udon are flatter than their fresh counterparts and closer in texture to linguine.