Japanese Udon Noodle Soup

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Experience the ultimate comfort in a bowl with this traditional Japanese Udon Noodle Soup, a perfect balance of rich, umami flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring thick, chewy udon noodles swimming in a flavorful dashi-based broth seasoned with soy sauce, mirin, and sake, this dish is a celebration of authentic Japanese cuisine. Topped with tender shiitake mushrooms, soft-boiled eggs, crisp green onions, and optional fish cake, each bowl is a hearty yet elegant meal. Garnished with nori strips and sesame seeds for a final touch of texture and aroma, this quick and easy recipe is ready in under 40 minutes, making it a cozy weeknight staple or an impressive dish to serve guests. Whether you’re craving a warm hug in food form or looking to explore Japanese flavors, this udon soup will not disappoint!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 20 min
• Total Time: 35 min
• Servings: 2 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

12 items

• 400 grams Udon noodles (fresh or frozen)
• 6 cups Dashi stock
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Mirin
• 1 tablespoon Sake
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced thinly)
• 4 pieces Shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
• 2 pieces Eggs (soft-boiled)
• 100 grams Fish cake (optional, sliced)
• 1 sheet Nori (seaweed sheets, cut into strips)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. If using frozen noodles, cook until just heated through. Drain and set aside.

2. In a separate pot, bring the dashi stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

3. Add soy sauce, mirin, sake, and sugar to the dashi stock. Stir well to combine and let the broth simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

4. Meanwhile, in a small pan, lightly sauté the sliced shiitake mushrooms until tender. Set aside for later use.

5. Divide the cooked udon noodles evenly into serving bowls.

6. Pour the hot broth over the noodles, ensuring each bowl has enough broth to cover the noodles generously.

7. Top each bowl with sautéed mushrooms, sliced green onions, a soft-boiled egg (cut in half if desired), and fish cake slices, if using.

8. Garnish with nori strips and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, if desired.

9. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your comforting Japanese Udon Noodle Soup!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (1116.2g)

Calories		460
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		8.9 g	11%
	Saturated Fat	2.2 g	11%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		201 mg	67%
Sodium		3643 mg	158%
Total Carbohydrate		63.6 g	23%
	Dietary Fiber	3.3 g	12%
	Total Sugars	8.9 g
Protein		30.1 g	60%
Vitamin D		2.3 mcg	11%
Calcium		124 mg	10%
Iron		3.3 mg	19%
Potassium		506 mg	11%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 167 cal (18.3%%)

Protein: 238 cal (26.1%%)

Carbs: 507 cal (55.6%%)