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udon noodle soup

Quick and Easy Udon Noodle Soup You'll Love

A fast, flavorful udon noodle soup with rich broth and chewy noodles—ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect comfort in every slurp.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Fresh or frozen udon noodles
  • 4 Cups Dashi broth
  • 1 Tbsp White miso paste
  • 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
  • 2 Tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 Clove Garlic
  • 1 Tsp Ginger
  • 1 Cup Shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/2 Cup Baby spinach or bok choy
  • 2 Optional Soft-boiled eggs
  • To Granish Scallions
  • To Granish Nori strips, sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Heat the Broth: In a medium pot, warm the dashi broth over medium heat.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In a separate pan, sauté garlic and ginger in sesame oil for 30 seconds.
  3. Build the Base: Add sautéed aromatics to the broth. Stir in soy sauce and miso paste until dissolved.
  4. Add Veggies: Toss in mushrooms and let them soften (about 3–4 mins). Then add spinach for the last minute.
  5. Cook Udon Separately: In boiling water, cook noodles as per package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water briefly to stop cooking.
  6. Assemble: Divide noodles into bowls. Ladle hot broth and veggies over the noodles. Top with soft-boiled egg, scallions, nori, and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Flavor First: Udon is all about balance — don’t rush the base. Gently warming your aromatics in sesame oil before adding miso and soy sauce creates a savory depth that mimics long-simmered broth in minutes.
  • Noodle Know-How: Always rinse cooked udon under cold water. It locks in that signature bounce and keeps your broth clean and smooth, not cloudy or gummy.
  • Elevate Your Bowl: Treat toppings as part of the experience. A soft-boiled egg, a few sheets of nori, or a splash of chili oil can take your soup from simple to stunning.
  • Smart Storage: To avoid soggy noodles, store them separately from the broth. Reheat the broth gently — boiling it can dull the miso and overpower delicate veggies.
  • Your Bowl, Your Rules: This soup adapts. Go vegan, add seafood, spice it up, or clean out your veggie drawer. The framework is solid — the flavors are yours to play with.