Rustic Noodle Soup

Description

 * Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients

 * 1 cup flour
 * ½ cup water
 * 1 teaspoon oil
 * ½ pound lamb, cut into ½" cubes
 * ½ pound beef, cut into ½" cubes
 * 6 cups water
 * 1 yellow onion, finely diced
 * 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
 * 1 teaspoon chile garlic paste
 * ¼ cup soy sauce
 * handmade noodles

Directions

 * 1) Mix the flour and water into a smooth ball of dough.
 * 2) Set aside to rest for 20 minutes.
 * 3) On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a large flat sheet about ⅛" thick.
 * 4) Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 1" strips, and then into 1" squares.
 * 5) Set aside until soup broth is ready.
 * 6) Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large soup kettle and stir-fry the meat until lightly browned.
 * 7) Add onions and garlic and stir-fry until tender.
 * 8) Add water and bring to a boil.
 * 9) Add chile garlic paste and soy sauce, stirring to blend.
 * 10) Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 1 hour, until meat is tender.
 * 11) Add noodles a few at a time, stirring to separate.
 * 12) Simmer for 20 – 30 minutes, until noodles are soft and tender.
 * 13) Ladle into individual serving bowls.