Udon Noodle Soup with Chicken & Mushrooms
Udon Noodle Soup with Chicken & Mushrooms is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines thick, chewy udon noodles with tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a savory broth. Enhanced by the aromatic notes of garlic and ginger, this soup is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests. With its vibrant colors and customizable ingredients, every bowl promises warmth and satisfaction. Enjoy this easy-to-make recipe that brings a taste of your favorite ramen shop right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz udon noodles
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz)
- 4 oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Slice chicken into thin strips and chop mushrooms. Mince garlic and ginger.
- In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; stir until fragrant (1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce; bring to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook udon noodles according to package instructions (approximately 10 minutes).
- Drain noodles and add them to the pot with the soup mixture. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve in bowls garnished with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg