Asian Soba Soup

1 small chicken breast

slash oil

Salt and pepper to taste

3 green onions, sliced

1 stalk celery, sliced

5 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 carrot, julienned

1 c. bean sprouts

3 chicken bouillon cubes

1/4 c. low sodium soy sauce

dash sesame oil

Sambal oelek to taste (I used 2 tsp)

3 oz. soba noodles

Cut the chicken breast in half lengthwise. Season with salt and pepper to taste and cook in oil on both sides until done. Remove from pan and set aside. When cool slice really thin.

Add the celery and onions to the pan and saute a few seconds until the bottom of the pan is starting to brown. Add 1/2 c. water and let it bubble. Add 2 1/2 more cups of water and the garlic, carrots, bean sprouts, chicken cubes, sesame oil, and sambal oelek. Simmer until the celery and carrots are tender.

Add the soba and simmer jut until the are tender. Remove the pot from the heat and add soy sauce and chicken. Serve immediately.