3 soup seared basil Recipes

rice noodles , prepared as directed (i like thick thai noodles), canola oil, divided use, gingerroot or 9 slices galangal, 9 thin slices using a peeler, red onion, diced, jalapenos or 3 serrano chilies, de-stemmed, deseeded, quartered, stalks lemongrass, white part only , large slices, kaffir lime leaves , middle stem removed, sliced, cabbage, shredded, carrot, sliced, shiitake mushrooms, sliced (fresh or dried rehydrated ), fish sauce, chicken broth, sea scallops, ground pasilla chile powder (optional), salt, limes , juice of, white pepper, scallion, sliced, white and light green parts, basil leaves

bacon , cooked crisp and crumbled, steak, trimmed and cubed, yellow onions or 1 large yellow onion, chopped coarsely, garlic cloves, minced, water, beef broth, canned diced tomatoes with juice, ketchup, hot pepper sauce (to taste), carrots, chopped coarsely, celery ribs, chopped coarsely, red radish, chopped coarsely, green pepper, chopped coarsely (seeds and membranes removed), dried oregano flakes, dried basil, bay leaf, fresh parsley, chopped (reserve 1/4 cup), salt and pepper (to taste), flat egg noodles , medium, fresh basil leaves, minced