Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 20 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 45 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Medium bowl Large pot Large spoon Pot holders Small bowls for toppings Soup bowls Ladle INGREDIENTS 4 ounces rice vermicelli or cellophane noodles8 cups low-sodium chicken broth4 quarter-size slices fresh ginger, finely chopped2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced1 lemongrass stalk, thinly sliced (optional)2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce)1 cup shredded cooked chicken (see page 16), from a home-cooked or rotisserie chicken Toppings: Fresh cilantro and basil leaves, bean sprouts, sriracha or another Asian chili sauce or paste, lime wedges INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the noodles in the medium bowl, cover them with hot water, and set aside until soft, 20 to 30 minutes (or follow the directions on the package). 2. While the noodles are soaking, put the…