Not only is this soup easy to make, it’s so comforting and good for you. Protein from the tofu, iodine from the seaweed and probiotics from the miso. With a little something extra thanks to the chewy udon noodles and carrots.
2tsp10 g ground Shiitake powder (you can use any store bought Umami seasoning)
7oz198 g Tofu cubed
Splash of Soy sauce to taste
5cups1183 ml Water
1package - 200g Udon Noodles (find them in the refrigerated section of your local Asian market)
Optional: 1 tsp - 5 ml Toasted Sesame Oil to keep the cooked noodles from sticking
Instructions
1.Add the udon noodles to a bowl and cover them with hot water. Allow them to sit for 5 minutes before draining. You can toss them with a tsp of toasted sesame oil to keep them from sticking. Set aside.
2.In a large pot on medium heat use a whisk to dissolve the miso paste in a bit of water. Add in the mushroom powder and mix well.
3. Add the chopped ginger, carrot and the rest of the water and allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes.
3. Add in the the cubed tofu, seaweed and green onions then bring to a hard simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes before adding in the udon noodles.
4.Season with a splash of soy sauce and then turn down the heat to low and allow everything to simmer for another 5 minutes.