Charred Onion & Garlic Ramen Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, peeled & sliced into 1-inch-thick rounds
• 1-2 thumbs ginger, sliced in half lengthwise
• 5 garlic cloves
• 2-3 cinnamon sticks
• 2 star anise
• ½ tsp cloves
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
• 5-6 cardamom pods
• 1 liter water
• 1 liter vegetable broth
• 2 cups fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems separated & caps thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp soy sauce, tamari or vegan fish sauce
• ½ tsp sea salt, more to taste
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1-2 bok choy, sliced in half or quartered
• 4 cakes Lotus Foods Organic Millet & Brown Rice Ramen
• ½ cup mung bean sprouts
• ¼ cup fresh mint
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup fresh Thai basil
• 1-2 tsp chopped red chilies ( optional)
• 2-3 lime wedges