Authentic Udon Noodle Soup
Udon noodle soup is a classic Japanese dish that features thick, chewy noodles swimming in a savory, umami-rich broth. This recipe for authentic udon noodle soup guides you through making the flavorful broth and perfectly cooked noodles, then allows you to customize your bowl with your choice of delicious toppings.
Ingredients
- 8 cups dashi or chicken stock
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound fresh or frozen udon noodles
- 4 green onions sliced
- 2 soft-boiled eggs halved
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken optional
- 1/2 cup tempura bits or fried onions optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the dashi or chicken stock, soy sauce, mirin, and salt. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the udon noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually 2-3 minutes for fresh noodles or 5-7 minutes for frozen. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water.
- Divide the cooked udon noodles between 4 large bowls. Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
- Top each bowl with sliced green onions, a soft-boiled egg, shredded chicken (if using), and tempura bits or fried onions (if using).
- Serve the udon noodle soup hot, providing chopsticks and spoons for easy eating.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Protein: 19g
- Fat: 10g
- Sodium: 1,280mg
- Fiber: 3g