Simplified Banshu-Style Ramen

Instructions

1. In a small pan, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Set aside on a paper towel to drain excess grease.
2. In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
3. Add the chicken broth and stir well.
4. Add sweet soy sauce (or substitute with regular soy sauce mixed with 1 teaspoon sugar) and minced garlic to create the Banshu-style sweet soy sauce broth.
5. In a separate pot, cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, then drain well.
6. In a small pot, blanch bean sprouts for 30 seconds, then drain.
7. Place cooked noodles in bowls and ladle the hot broth over them.
8. Top with crispy bacon slices, blanched bean sprouts, torn seaweed sheets, and chopped green onions.
9. Serve immediately while hot.