The Most Flavorful Soba Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

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A light and refreshing Japanese-inspired dish with savory broth, silky noodles, and crisp vegetables. This Japanese-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs soba noodles, broth (dashi or chicken), shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 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: 30 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup soba noodles
4 cups broth (dashi or chicken)
4 pcs shiitake mushrooms
1 medium carrots
2 celery stalks
2 tbsp green onions
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp mirin
1 tsp sesame oil
1 block (14 oz) tofu

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 4 cups broth to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 cup soba noodles and cook for 3-5 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup broth.
Step 2: In the same pot, add 4 shiitake mushrooms, 1 grated carrot, and 2 sliced celery stalks. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
Step 3: Add 1 block tofu, cubed, and cook for 2 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp mirin, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Cook until the sauce thickens and coats the noodles.
Step 4: Toss the cooked noodles into the pot, then add 1/2 cup reserved broth. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped green onions. Serve hot.