Description
This Miso Udon Noodle Soup with Teriyaki Mushrooms is a comforting Japanese-inspired vegetarian dish. Thick, chewy udon noodles soak in a savory miso broth, topped with sweet-savory glazed mushrooms for the perfect umami balance. Easy, wholesome, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 200g udon noodles (fresh or frozen)
- 3 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
- 4 cups vegetable broth or kombu dashi
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup bok choy or spinach, chopped
- 1/2 block firm tofu, cubed (optional)
For the Teriyaki Mushrooms:
- 1.5 cups mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, or oyster), sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin or rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Cook noodles: Boil udon according to package instructions. Drain, rinse, and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In a soup pot, cook garlic and ginger in a little oil until fragrant.
- Build broth: Add vegetable broth. In a small bowl, dissolve miso in warm broth, then return to pot. Stir in soy sauce and bok choy. Simmer 5–7 minutes.
- Make mushrooms: In a pan, heat sesame oil. Add mushrooms and sauté. Stir in soy sauce, mirin, and maple syrup. Cook until glazed and caramelized.
- Assemble soup: Add noodles to broth, ladle into bowls, and top with teriyaki mushrooms, green onions, and tofu if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Always dissolve miso off the heat to preserve flavor and probiotics.
- Store noodles and broth separately if prepping ahead.
- Top with sesame seeds, chili oil, or nori strips for extra flavor.
- Use gluten-free noodles and tamari for a GF option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese, Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Miso Udon Noodle Soup, Vegetarian Udon, Teriyaki Mushrooms, Japanese Soup Recipe, Easy Udon Soup