'shroom noodle soup

This recipe I got from a friend who once told me doesn't like to spend more than 30 minutes cooking. 

This soup recipe takes about less than 30 minutes (depending how much you make) and delicious. 

What you need: 

Shitake Mushrooms (I like to use the dried mushrooms plus it's cheaper)

White Button Mushrooms (optional)

Vegetable Broth

Dried Onions (do not use onion powder or onion salt. There is something about the flavor of the dried onions that adds a good flavor to the soup)

S&P

Red Pepper flakes

Liquid Amminos (like soy sauce but a natural alternative, contains ammino acids and has a slightly different flavor from soy sauce. I would describe it as less salty but more flavor. This can be found next to the soy sauce)

Water chestnuts

Spinach

Buckwheat Soba Noodles

What to do:

If you are using dried mushrooms, steep them in hot water to rehydrate.

1.) Heat vegetable broth and considerable amount of liquid amminos and dried onions on medium-high heat. 

2.) Add fresh mushrooms and noodles. 

3.) Add dried shitakes and water chestnuts. Let all of the ingredients cook and simmer. Taste the soup and add seasoning if needed.

4.) The soup is done when the noodles are done because you don't want to overcook them. Turn off the heat, add spinach and stir. The spinach will wilt.

The combination of the liquid amminos, dried onions and shitake mushrooms give this soup so much flavor.