Miso Noodle Soup is a simple to make and full of flavor! It's a hearty, comforting and nutrient-dense meal for cooler weather and is also vegan and gluten-free.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword easy, tofu, vegan
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 4Servings
Calories 405kcal
Author Kath Younger
Ingredients
2tbspsesame oil
1carrotjulienned
1/2bell pepperjulienned
2clovesgarlicminced
4cupsvegetable broth
16ouncesextra-firm tofudrained and cubed
6ouncessoba noodles
1sheetdried noricut into strips
1/2cupdried mushroomschopped
3ouncesbaby spinach
1tbsptamari
1/4cupmiso
1avocadosliced
Instructions
Drain tofu and wrap in a large clean towel with something heavy on top (like a cast iron skillet or thick cookbook!). Let rest for about 10 minutes then chop into small cubes.
Meanwhile, heat sesame oil in a large stock pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add vegetables and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional minute until fragrant.
Pour in broth + two cups of water then bring to a boil. Drop in the soba noodles and stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add tofu cubes, mushrooms, spinach, nori and tamari. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until noodles are cooked. Turn off heat.
Temper the miso with about 1/4 cup of the hot broth and stir into the soup.
Portion into bowls and top with avocado slices, sriracha and extra nori if desired.
Notes
This soup is best enjoyed immediately. Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to one day.