Monday Night Maitake Mushroom Soba Noodle Soup

Monday Night Maitake Mushroom Soba Noodle Soup

Maitake Mushroom and Soba Noodle Soup

Savory, soy-based broth, hearty noodles, and crunchy veggies make for a nutritious and delicious soup.

Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Keyword egg yolk, ginger, maitake, mushrooms, soba, soy broth, vegetarian
Author Déja Todman

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces soba Japanese-style noodles
  • ½ pound maitake mushrooms torn into large pieces
  • 4 baby turnips or radishes trimmed, thinly sliced
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled, crushed
  • 1 piece peeled ginger thinly sliced, 1 inch
  • ½ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ cup dried wakame optional
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring garlic, ginger, and 4 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes before whisking in the soy sauce and wakame. Set broth aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, 10–12 minutes. Season with salt and pepperTransfer to a large plate.
  3. Meanwhile, cook soba according to package instructions in a large pot of boiling salted water. Stirring occasionally and remove when al dente. Drain and return reserved broth to a simmer.
  4. Divide soba and broth among bowls; top with mushrooms, turnips, and egg yolks. Add scallions and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  5. Enjoy! 😀
 

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