Udon Noodle Soup with Chicken & Mushrooms
Udon Noodle Soup with Chicken & Mushrooms is the ultimate comfort food, combining thick, chewy udon noodles in a savory broth with tender chicken and earthy mushrooms. This easy-to-prepare dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its delightful flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g fresh udon noodles
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 300g)
- 100g shiitake or button mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1. Prepare ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces; slice mushrooms; mince garlic and ginger.
- 2. Sauté aromatics: In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Cook chicken: Add chicken pieces, season lightly with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink (about 5 minutes).
- 4. Add broth and noodles: Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce; bring to a gentle boil. Add udon noodles and cook for about 5 minutes.
- 5. Incorporate mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms to the pot; simmer for an additional 2 minutes until tender.
- 6. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls, top with chopped green onions, and drizzle with sesame oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 480g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg