Spicy Miso and Garlic Udon Noodle Soup

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A warming Japanese-inspired udon soup enriched with miso, garlic, and chili to help clear sinuses and provide comforting nourishment. This Japanese-inspired noodle recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs dried udon noodles, water, white miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add 8 oz dried udon noodles and cook for 8 minutes until tender but still chewy, then drain and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same pot, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, cooking for 4 minutes until mushrooms soften.
  4. Step 4: Lower heat and whisk in 3 tbsp white miso paste and 1 tbsp soy sauce until dissolved, then gradually add 4 cups fresh hot water to make a broth.
  5. Step 5: Return the cooked udon noodles to the pot and gently heat through for 2 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Serve the soup garnished with 2 thinly sliced green onions, enjoying the spicy, savory broth that helps open nasal passages and comforts cold symptoms.

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