Because lemongrass and ginger are both good for upset stomachs, and chicken broth is good for colds, this would be an excellent "get well soon" soup!

Lemongrass Chicken Soba Noodle Soup

4 stalks lemongrass
1 pound skinless organic chicken thighs
Coarse salt and ground black pepper
1 small carrot, peeled and diced
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 ounce fresh ginger, peeled and minced (3 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 ounces soba noodles
2 scallions, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths
4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thinly sliced
1 cup thinly sliced bok choy or other Asian greens
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or basil

1. Remove any tough ends or hard outer husks of lemongrass, cut into 2-inch pieces, and smash with the side of a knife. Tie lemongrass in a loose bundle with cheesecloth.

2. Rinse chicken and place in a medium soup pot. Add 6 cups cold water to cover chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and skim the surface thoroughly of any impurities that rise.

3. Lower the heat and add carrot, onion, garlic, ginger, and the lemongrass bundle. Adjust heat so water barely bubbles. Cover and poach chicken for 25 minutes. Lift chicken out of the pot and transfer to a plate. When it's cool enough to handle, pull meat off the bones and shred the meat into large pieces. Set aside.

4. Add soy sauce to broth and return to a boil. Add noodles, scallions, shiitakes, and bok choy; cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until noodles are tender. Add chicken and heat through. Discard lemongrass bundle. Stir in the cilantro or basil before serving.

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I substituted regular white mushrooms, chicken broth, and boneless skinless chicken breasts and it was still fabulous!