A can of salmon and a package of ramen noodles are the base ingredients for a quick and easy Asian-style soup.

Asian-Style Salmon Noodle Soup

1 (14 3/4-ounce) can salmon
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
1 (3-ounce) package ramen-style soup
2 cups trimmed pea pods
4 green onions, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil*

1. Drain and flake salmon, set aside.
2. Bring 5 cups water to boil in a large saucepan. Add carrots and bring to a boil.
3. Break ramen noodles into 4 pieces and drop into water. Simmer 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in peas, onions, garlic, ginger and salmon. Simmer 1 1/2 minutes. Gently stir in remaining ingredients, including seasoning package, and serve.

Makes 4 servings.

* Found in Asian food section of grocery stores.