Sotanghon at Bola Bola Sopas (Cellophane Noodles and Meatball Soup)

Name: Sotanghon at Bola Bola Sopas (Cellophane Noodles and Meatball Soup)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 shallots, peeled and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 6 cups water (or chicken broth); 4 ounces (about 2 coils) Sotanghon noodles; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups napa cabbage, chopped; 1 cup kinchay (Chinese celery), finely chopped; 1/4 pound ground chicken; 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced; 1/4 cup carrots, shredded; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper