Udon Miso Soup (Printable Version)

Soft udon noodles cooked in a miso broth with tofu, mushrooms, and greens for a tasty and simple meal.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Seasonings and Broth

01 - 5 ml sesame oil
02 - 15 ml soy sauce or tamari
03 - 960 ml veggie broth
04 - 45 ml miso paste, white or yellow

→ Noodles

05 - 400 g udon noodles, fresh or frozen

→ Veggies and Protein

06 - 1 green onion stalk, chopped
07 - 200 g firm tofu, cut into cubes
08 - 100 g sliced shiitake or oyster mushrooms
09 - 30 g baby spinach or bok choy

→ Optional Toppings

10 - Togarashi or chili oil, as you like

# Detailed Preparation Steps:

01 - Rinse the greens and cut the tofu into cubes. Slice the mushrooms and keep udon noodles handy.
02 - In a pot over medium heat, warm up the sesame oil. Cook the mushrooms till tender and browned. Then add tofu cubes and let them get a bit crispy.
03 - Pour in vegetable broth and bring it to a soft simmer. Mix in soy sauce or tamari.
04 - Turn the heat down a bit. Stir miso paste in a small bowl with some hot broth till smooth, then add it back to the pot. Keep it from boiling so the taste and good stuff stay fresh.
05 - If the noodles are frozen, drop them right into the simmering broth and cook until warm. If they're fresh, cook them separately by the package and add before serving.
06 - Put in spinach or bok choy and cook just until they drop, about a minute.
07 - Scoop soup into bowls with a good mix of noodles, tofu, and veggies. Top with chopped green onion and optional chili oil or togarashi.

# Helpful Tips:

01 - Change how much miso you add if you want. Feel free to toss in other veggies like carrots or bean sprouts. Want it spicier? Add more chili oil or togarashi.