Portable Miso Noodle Soup Delight

This portable miso noodle soup delight is the ultimate comfort food in a bowl – a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and umami flavors.

With its rich, velvety broth and springy noodles, this Asian-inspired soup is sure to become your new go-to for a quick, nourishing meal on-the-go.

Ready Time

45 mins

Yields

5 servings

Ingredients

Miso paste: 5 tablespoons
Chicken or vegetable broth: 5 cups
Water: 2.5 cups
Sesame oil: 1/4 cup
Ginger: 5 inches
Garlic: 5 cloves
Soba or udon noodles: 8 ounces
Tofu: 1/2 cup
Scallions: 1/4 cup
Salt: to taste
Black pepper: to taste
Optional: Spinach, green onions, pickled ginger for garnish

Instructions

In a large pot, whisk together miso paste and 1 cup of hot water until smooth. Set aside.

In the same pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat.

Add grated ginger and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute, until softened.

Pour in chicken or vegetable broth, 2.5 cups of water, and the miso paste mixture.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add soba or udon noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions.

Add diced tofu and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until heated through.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with scallions, and optional spinach, green onions, or pickled ginger.

Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For this recipe, you can customize the broth to your taste by using either chicken or vegetable broth, so feel free to choose your favorite! Make sure to adjust the amount of ginger and garlic to your taste, as some people prefer a stronger or milder flavor.

If you want to add some extra nutrients, throw in some spinach leaves at the end of cooking, as they’ll wilt into the soup and add a burst of nutrients.

For a spicier kick, add some red pepper flakes to the pot during the simmering process.

Feel free to substitute the tofu with other protein sources like chicken, beef, or shrimp, but adjust the cooking time accordingly.

If you’re planning ahead, prepare the miso paste mixture and refrigerate it overnight, then assemble the soup in the morning for a quick lunch.

You can also customize the garnish to your liking – scallions, spinach, green onions, or pickled ginger are great options, but feel free to get creative!