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Shiitake Mushroom Udon Noodle Soup
5 from 3 votes

Shiitake Mushroom Udon Noodle Soup

Fresh Shiitake Mushroom Udon Noodle Soup is the ultimate Japanese comfort meal! This plant-based udon soup has a rich broth with big umami mushroom flavour.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 2 bowls
Calories: 551 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Ingredients

  • ½ pound shiitake mushrooms fresh
  • 1 kombu small piece, dried
  • 1 yellow onion small, sliced into quarters
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 scallions diced
  • 2 pieces inari optional, aka marinated fried tofu skin
  • 2 udon noodles packaged

Instructions

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  1. Cut the stems off 1/2 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms and thinly slice the mushroom caps.
  2. Add the mushroom stems, 1 small piece dried kombu, 1 small yellow onion, sliced into quarters, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, and 3 cups water to a small stockpot. Bring to a simmer, then turn the heat down to maintain a low simmer for 30 minutes, or until the onion no longer smells raw.
  3. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet on high heat and sauté the mushrooms until they are browned and aromatic—should take only a couple of minutes.
  4. Strain the soup into a large bowl and stir in the sauteed sliced mushrooms. (I strain the soup directly into the skillet so I can scrape up all the yummy bits of mushroom that have stuck to the skillet and incorporate them into the soup for more flavour.)
  5. Add 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp soy sauce, plus more to taste.
  6. Return the empty stockpot to the stove. Bring some water to a boil and cook the 2 packages udon noodles.
  7. When noodles are done, drain them and divide them into two bowls. Pour over the mushroom broth. Top the bowls with 2 pieces inari aka marinated fried tofu skin and 2 scallions, diced.

Nutrition Information

Calories 551kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 84g (28%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 9g (45%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Sodium 2963mg (123%) Potassium 466mg (10%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 131IU (3%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 bowls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 551

% Daily Value*

Calories 551kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 84g 28%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Sodium 2963mg 123%
Potassium 466mg 10%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 131IU 3%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.