Vegetarian Udon

Ingredients

• 1 lb. frozen or fresh Udon noodles prepared according to package directions
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger minced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 cup medium tofu cubed
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup matchstick carrots
• 2 cups spinach
• 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1
   Bring broth, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar to a boil for one minute and reduce heat to a simmer.  Add tofu, broccoli, carrots, spinach, mushrooms and cook for three minutes or until broccoli is tender.  Divide Udon between four bowls with a pinch of sesame seeds on top.