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Udon Noodle Soup

There's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of udon noodle soup to soothe the soul on a chilly day, featuring rich broth, chewy noodles, and fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 packs udon noodles
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 cup bok choy chopped
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup scallions chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Strainer
  • Cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • Small bowl for sauce ingredients

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, bring 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk 1 tablespoon miso paste with a ladle of hot broth until smooth.
  3. Stir in 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger into the broth.
  4. Add 2 packs udon noodles to the simmering broth and cook for 3–4 minutes until tender.
  5. Add 1 cup chopped bok choy and 1 cup sliced mushrooms and cook for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are just tender.
  6. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons sesame oil.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with 1/2 cup chopped scallions before serving hot.

Notes

Serve hot and garnish with scallions. Pro Tip: always taste your broth before serving and adjust seasoning as needed.