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Udon Noodle Soup

Comforting udon noodle soup with chicken, mushrooms, and wilted spinach.

Serves 4Prep 15 minCook 20 minDifficulty easyCuisine Asian

one-potdairy-freekid-friendlymain

−Servings: 4+

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Ingredients

• Chicken breast, thinly sliced
• Fresh udon noodles
• Mushrooms, sliced
• Carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
• Garlic, minced
• Fresh ginger, grated
• Baby spinach (or other greens)
• Chicken stock
• Soy sauce
• Sesame oil
• Neutral oil
• Spring onions, sliced
• Optional: mirin, chili flakes or chili oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Instructions

1. Prep all ingredients (slice chicken/veg, mince garlic, grate ginger).
2. Heat neutral oil + sesame oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
3. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
4. Add chicken, season lightly, and cook until mostly done.
5. Add mushrooms and carrots; cook until slightly softened.
6. Add chicken stock and soy sauce (plus mirin if using); bring to a simmer.
7. Add udon noodles and cook until tender/heated through.
8. Stir in spinach and cook just until wilted.
9. Serve topped with spring onions and optional chili.