Description
Miso Soba Noodle Soup is a comforting Japanese-inspired dish featuring nutty buckwheat soba noodles in a savory miso broth, topped with vegetables and optional protein. It’s quick, nutritious, and perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 oz soba noodles
- 4 cups vegetable or dashi broth
- 3 tbsp miso paste (white or red)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms, tofu, or soft-boiled egg
Instructions
- Cook soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to prevent sticking.
- In a pot, heat broth over medium heat until simmering (do not boil).
- In a small bowl, mix miso paste with a few tablespoons of warm broth to dissolve, then stir back into the pot.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Divide noodles among bowls. Top with spinach, carrot, green onions, and nori.
- Ladle hot broth over the noodles and toppings.
- Add optional toppings like mushrooms, tofu, or egg if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Do not boil the broth after adding miso to preserve its flavor and probiotics.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the soba noodles are 100% buckwheat.
- Customize with other veggies like bok choy or corn.
- Store broth and noodles separately if meal prepping; assemble before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: miso soba noodle soup, Japanese recipe, healthy soup, quick meal, vegetarian
