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miso soup with noodles
Isla Marie

Miso Soup With Noodles

This miso soup with noodles is a warm, nourishing, Japanese-inspired dish made with savory miso broth, tender noodles, mushrooms, greens, and optional protein like tofu or chicken. Ready in 15–20 minutes, it’s the perfect comforting meal for busy days or chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons miso paste white or yellow miso recommended
  • 1 –2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil optional
  • 2 cups cooked noodles ramen, udon, soba, or rice noodles
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms shiitake or button
  • 1 cup spinach or chopped bok choy
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
Optional Protein Add-Ins
  • Cubed tofu
  • Shredded chicken
  • Soft-boiled egg
  • Shrimp
Optional Toppings
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chili oil
  • Nori strips
  • Lime wedges

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Noodle strainer

Method
 

  1. Cook the Noodles:
  2. Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics:
  4. Heat a little oil in a pot. Add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant.
  5. Add Vegetables and Broth:
  6. Add mushrooms and cook briefly. Pour in broth and soy sauce/tamari. Simmer gently.
  7. Dissolve the Miso:
  8. Remove a small amount of hot broth into a bowl. Whisk in miso paste until smooth.
  9. Add the dissolved miso back to the soup. (Do not boil miso.)
  10. Add Greens and Protein:
  11. Stir in spinach, tofu, chicken, or other chosen protein.
  12. Combine With Noodles:
  13. Place noodles into serving bowls. Ladle hot miso broth and vegetables over the noodles.
  14. Garnish and Serve:
  15. Add green onions, sesame seeds, chili oil, or nori. Serve immediately

Notes

Do not boil after adding miso; it loses flavor and nutrients.
Use tamari and rice noodles for a fully gluten-free version.
Udon = chewy, ramen = light, rice noodles = gluten-free, soba = earthy.
Add soft-boiled egg for extra protein and richness.
Add chili oil or sriracha for a spicy version.
Store broth and noodles separately to keep noodles from getting soggy.