Heat oil, saute onions, carrots, celery. Slice shiitake mushrooms, discarding stems. Add shiitakes, soaking liquid and water to sauteed vegetables. Bring to a boil, simmer 15 minutes. Add pasta, cook according to package directions. Add ginger, pea pods, red pepper, greens, shoyu, vinegar and mirin. Turn heat down and allow vegetables to cook for 5 cashews.Vegetables should be bright and minutes. Serve garnished with chopped crunchy. The soup is best served immediately.
Prep. 30-40 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Yields: 6-8 servings
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