Kimchi Chi-Gae (Kimchi Soup)

I'm not much of a fan of chicken noodle soup when I have a cold but I do need to add liquids to my body when I am sick so I make a quick batch of this soup and it helps to open my nasal passages as well as easing my congestion.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  cups  cabbage kimchi (good brand is King's)
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth or 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth or 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1  tablespoon green onion, chopped
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 (8 ounce)  tofu, cubed into 1 inch, squares (optional)
• 1  lb  cooked noodles (udon or egg noodle)
• 1  lb mushroom, chopped

Directions

1. Place green onion and garlic in simmering broth.
2. Add Kimchi and other ingredients to broth.
3. Bring soup to boil and simmer for a few minutes.