
Heat a small saucepan over low heat and coat it lightly with olive oil spray. Add the sliced portobello mushroom and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until softened, lightly browned, and fragrant.


Add the diced smoked bacon or tofu. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon begins to render or the tofu picks up a little color.

Stir in the diced red onion and cook for about 1 minute, just until aromatic and slightly softened.

Dissolve the broth powder in 1 cup hot water, then pour it into the pan. Increase the heat to medium and bring the soup to a gentle boil.


Add the celery, carrot, cilantro, and napa cabbage. Return the soup to a steady boil and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still fresh-tasting.


Turn off the heat and scatter the mung bean vermicelli over the soup. Let it stand for 3-5 minutes, until the noodles soften, then adjust the broth with the remaining hot water as needed. Taste and serve hot.






