Easy Soup - Hot and Sour Cabbage Mushroom Soup

Ingredients

• 1 small head of cabbage, chopped into bite-size pieces
• 2 1/2-3 cups chopped mushrooms, portobello, crimini or mixed variety
• 1 8-ounce package of tofu noodles (or your favorite noodles)
• 6-7 1/2 cups vegetable broth (divided)
• 1-inch fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped or grated
• 1 tablespoon chili paste (I like Sambal Olelek)
• 1/4 cup Tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons organic tapioca or corn starch
• 1/4 cup water
• Chopped green onions and parsley for garnish