Chicken Ramen (with dates)

Ingredients

• 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth [or vegetable broth]
• 1/3 cup (90 ml) low sodium soy sauce
• 1/3 cup (90 ml) rice wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons green curry paste
• 1 Tablespoon (5 g) fresh ginger root, peeled
• 1 teaspoon Togarashi Shichimi
• 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 dates, pitted
• 4 cups ramen noodles, cooked, divided use
• 3/4 cup (30 g) green onion, sliced thin, divided use
• 2 cups (180 g) broccoli florets [or cauliflower, carrot], cooked, divided use

Method

1. Place broth, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, Togarashi Shichimi, sesame oil, and dates into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Run the Hot Soup Program or start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds.
3. To serve, place 1 cup cooked noodles into a soup bowl. Top with 12 ounces (360 ml) of broth and garnish with green onion and assorted vegetables.