Recipes

Spinach and Mushroom Soba Noodle Soup

Enjoy this comforting soup on a cold fall or winter night. It’s quick, simple, and packs quite the protein punch.
Serves 2
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min

Ingredients

  • 4 oz dried soba noodles
  • 1.5 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • 2 tsp soy sauce
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken stock
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 eggs, soft boiled, cooled and cut in half
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) green onion, white and green parts thinly sliced
  • Additional garnishes (optional): picked fresh coriander leaves, finely sliced bird’s eye chili, handful fresh bean sprouts, Sriracha.

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Prepare soba noodles according to package instructions. Drain, toss with sesame oil to coat evenly, and divide into serving bowls. Set aside.

  • Step 2

    In a medium skillet over medium high heat, add oil and sauté mushrooms until lightly browned, about 4-5 minutes. Take off heat and add soy sauce to coat well. Divide mushrooms over cooked soba noodles.

  • Step 3

    Meanwhile in a medium pot, combine chicken stock, sesame oil and soy sauce; bring to a low simmer. Add baby spinach and stir until just wilted, less than a minute. Ladle hot stock and spinach over noodles and mushrooms. Top with remaining ingredients; halved soft-boiled eggs, sliced green onions and desired garnishes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories424
Fat16 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate53 g
Fibre2 g
Sugars5 g
Protein21 g
Sodium2210 mg