Vegetarian Udon Noodle Soup

This Japanese-style udon soup recipe uses several Asian ingredients that are available at most grocery stores, including udon noodles, mirin (cooking wine), miso, and sesame oil. All will keep for months in the pantry or fridge. Inspired by eatingwell.com

Vegetarian Udon Noodle Soup
CategoryDiet
Yields4 Servings
Prep Time20 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time35 mins

Ingredients

 4 oz udon noodles
 1 tbsp canola oil
 1 ½ tbsp minced fresh garlic
 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
 1 (32 fluid ounce) container low-sodium vegetable broth
 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce plus 1 teaspoon, divided
 3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
 1 cup diced carrots
 2 heads baby bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces
 ½ cup warm water
 2 tsp white miso (see tip)
 1 14 (ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
 ½ cup thinly sliced scallions (4 medium)
 3 tsp toasted sesame oil, divided

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size


Amount per serving
Calories44
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g20%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 844mg37%
Total Carbohydrate 58g22%
Dietary Fiber 7g25%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 20g

Vitamin A 335mcg38%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 25mg139%
Potassium 1065mg23%
Vitamin K 63mcg53%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Instructions

1

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.

2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and serrano; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, and 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; bring to a simmer. Stir in mushrooms and carrots; simmer until the carrots are just tender, 3 to 6 minutes. Stir in bok choy and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes more.

3

Whisk warm water and miso in a small bowl until smooth; add to the pot. Stir in tofu and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

4

Stir scallions into the soup. Divide the noodles among 4 bowls. Ladle the soup over the noodles. Drizzle each bowl with 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil and 1/4 tsp. of the remaining soy sauce.

NOTES
5

Miso is a fermented soybean paste that contributes a deep, rich umami flavor. White miso is a sweet variety made with soy and rice. Look for it in the refrigerated section of well-stocked supermarkets, near the tofu. It will keep in the refrigerator for at least a year.

Ingredients

 4 oz udon noodles
 1 tbsp canola oil
 1 ½ tbsp minced fresh garlic
 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
 1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
 1 (32 fluid ounce) container low-sodium vegetable broth
 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce plus 1 teaspoon, divided
 3 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
 1 cup diced carrots
 2 heads baby bok choy, cut into 1-inch pieces
 ½ cup warm water
 2 tsp white miso (see tip)
 1 14 (ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
 ½ cup thinly sliced scallions (4 medium)
 3 tsp toasted sesame oil, divided

Directions

1

Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.

2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and serrano; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, and 1 Tbsp. soy sauce; bring to a simmer. Stir in mushrooms and carrots; simmer until the carrots are just tender, 3 to 6 minutes. Stir in bok choy and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 2 minutes more.

3

Whisk warm water and miso in a small bowl until smooth; add to the pot. Stir in tofu and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

4

Stir scallions into the soup. Divide the noodles among 4 bowls. Ladle the soup over the noodles. Drizzle each bowl with 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil and 1/4 tsp. of the remaining soy sauce.

NOTES
5

Miso is a fermented soybean paste that contributes a deep, rich umami flavor. White miso is a sweet variety made with soy and rice. Look for it in the refrigerated section of well-stocked supermarkets, near the tofu. It will keep in the refrigerator for at least a year.

Notes

Vegetarian Udon Noodle Soup

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