Chinese Five Spice Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 T coconut oil 
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 inch fresh ginger grated, or about 1/2 tsp dried ginger root
• 1/2 to 1 tsp Chinese 5 Spice
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 4 cups chicken bone broth, chicken stock, miso broth or veggie stock
• 2 tsp coconut aminos
• salt and pepper to taste
• cilantro and/or scallions for garnish
• hot sauce if desired
• ramen or rice noodles if desired

Directions:

• Heat coconut oil in a pan
• Add onions and cook on low till transluscent
• Add garlic, ginger and 5 Spice, cook 2 minutes
• Add celery and carrots, cook on medium heat till veggies begin to soften (about 10 minutes)
• Add broth of choice and coconut aminos, bring to a simmer and cook 10-15 minutes.
• Add salt and pepper to taste
• Serve garnished with cilantro and/or scallions. Add hot sauce if desired. 
• Add cooked ramen or rice noodles to bowl when serving if desired.