Spicy Miso Noodle Soup

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This delicious and cozy dish is deeply satisfying and full of flavor.

Some days you just want something warm, comforting, and incredibly easy to make. That’s exactly where spicy miso noodle soup comes in; it’s rich, balanced, and made entirely in one pot, making cleanup super easy. If you love ramen broths, you can make this simplified soup in just 20 minutes without stewing any bones or aromatics.

The beauty of Asian noodle soups is that they’re incredibly versatile and easy to customize to fit different dietary preferences and needs. This soup base is plant-based, but I chose to add meat and an egg for additional protein. If you are plant-based, you can omit these protein sources or substitute them with tofu, bean curd, or more vegetables.

You can also adjust the flavor of the broth depending on your mood. If you like it richer, a splash of soy milk or sesame oil can deepen the taste, while more chili oil will bring up the heat. Toppings like cilantro, scallions, and fried onions add texture and complement the bouncy noodles and silky. This is on of those meals that feels different every time you make it, even if you’re working with the same basic ingredients.

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Spicy Miso Noodle Soup

Author: Jamie L. Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Asian Fusion, Japanese Courses: 30 Minutes or Less, Dinner, Lunch Recipe Keys: Dairy Free Nut Free Vegan V Vegetarian

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins

Servings: 2 Calories: 318

Dietary:

D Dairy Free N Nut Free V Vegan V Vegetarian

Description

This rich and silky soup paired with bouncy noodles is savory, spicy, and comes together in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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• 1 teaspoon oil
• 2 tablepoons chopped green onion whites
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons miso paste (adjust according to taste)
• 2 teaspoons chili oil
• 3 cups filtered water
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon hondashi (instant dashi granules)
• 1 bunch frozen udon (250 grams)
• thinly sliced meat (optional)
• ¹⁄₂ bunch enoki mushrooms (optional)
• 1 handful leafy vegetables (optional)
• 1 egg (optional)
• toasted sesame seeds to top
• sliced green onions to top

Instructions

1. Add oil into a medium-sized pot over medium heat and sauté green onion whites and garlic for 30 seconds. Add miso and chili oil and and cook for ad additional 30 seconds.
2. Add water and dashi granules in and stir the soup to incorporate the miso.
3. Cover the pot and bring the soup to a simmer.
4. Add in udon noodles, enoki mushrooms, leafy greens, meat, and crack the egg in the soup. Cover the pot and bring the soup to a simmer.
5. Top the noodle soup with green onions and sesame seeds and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Serving Size 1

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 318kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11g17%

Sodium 1856mg78%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Dietary Fiber 5g20%

Sugars 2g

Protein 16g32%

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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For Gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles and make sure to choose a gluten-free miso paste and chili oil.

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