Although a classic tofu and noodle soup usually features wheat noodles, in this version vegetable noodles are used instead, to make a lighter, fresher dish.
Ingredients
6spring onions (scallions)
15g/½oz fresh coriander (cilantro) stalks, plus extra leaves
Cut the coarse green tops off the spring onions, then slice the rest finely on the diagonal and put to one side. Place the green tops in a large pan with the coriander stalks, fresh root ginger, star anise and vegetable stock.
Heat gently until boiling, then lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Strain, reserving the stock. Blend half a ladleful of the hot sto