Traditional Japanese Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Traditional Japanese Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces; 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon grated peeled gingerroot; 1 (1 1/8 ounce) package shiro instant miso soup mix (White Soybean-paste soup); 1 large carrot, cut crosswise into thirds, then cut lengthwise into matchstick-thin strips; 1 medium red pepper; 3 slices lemons, rind of, 3 x 1 inch; 1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed; 8 ounces of dried udon noodles or 8 ounces linguine; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 medium green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon grated peeled gingerroot
1 (1 1/8 ounce) package shiro instant miso soup mix (White Soybean-paste soup)
1 large carrot, cut crosswise into thirds, then cut lengthwise into matchstick-thin strips
1 medium red pepper
3 slices lemons, rind of, 3 x 1 inch
1 bunch watercress, tough stems removed
8 ounces of dried udon noodles or 8 ounces linguine
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1
In nonstick 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in hot vegetable oil, cook tofu, green onion, and ginger for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
2
In 4-quart saucepan over high heat, heat 8 cups of water to a boil.
3
Add soup mix, noodles, carrot, red pepper, lemon peel, crushed red pepper, and tofu mixture.
4
Boil for a few minutes. Reduce heat to a low simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
5
Cook until veggies are tender and noodles are loose.
6
Then, stir in watercress until it wilts.
7
Serve immediately because the noodles will absorb the soup quickly.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 6 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1 inch pieces, 3 medium green onions, thinly sliced, 1 tablespoon grated peeled gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Traditional Japanese Noodle Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Traditional Japanese Noodle Soup

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