Asian Noodle Soup

THIS. SOUP. It's my happy soup 😊 Growing up, my mom made a similar one and it always stuck with me so I've done many recreations over the years. I can't believe it's taken me so long to post given that it's probably my most-made soup of all time. I'd even go as far as saying it's my #1 go-to meal! We've all been there - nights you're craving a warm, satisfying home-cooked meal but are so low on energy and motivation you don't feel like making anything. This soup has been my answer to those nights time and time again. Minimal effort and maximum enjoyment! I've made countless variations based on whatever ingredients I have on hand, and my husband and I go crazy for it every time. The measurements below are just a guideline - I encourage you to change it up to suit your own taste! I often add tofu for a protein boost, or some Asian Garlic Tofu on the side.

Vegan, gluten-free (with gf pasta and tamari)
Serves about 3

Ingredients
6 oz. soba/udon noodles (or rice noodle, spaghetti, etc.)
4 cups vegetable broth
8 oz. mushrooms (or more)
4 green onions
1 cup carrot, shredded
4 oz. baby spinach
2 tsp. sesame oil
Tamari/soy sauce to taste
Other additions: garlic, bok choy, broccoli, kale, tofu, peas, etc.
Optional toppings: mung bean sprouts (yum!), sesame seeds, cilantro

Directions
Slice mushrooms and green onion.
Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain. (Toss with sesame oil to prevent sticking if desired.)
In a large pan over med heat, add 2 tsp. sesame oil. Once hot, carefully add mushrooms. Saute for 5 minutes.
Add carrot and green onion. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Add spinach and cook 1 minute. Turn off heat.
Assemble soup in bowls: add noodles, broth*, veggies, and tamari/soy sauce to taste.

*Note: I use the broth straight from the carton and let the hot noodles and veggies warm it up, but you can warm it separately if you'd like!

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So many variations! This one with added broccoli and sugar snap peas :)

Other Asian-style favorites:

Asian Garlic Tofu with Rice

Broccoli with Asian Garlic Sauce

Rainbow Veggie Fried Rice

Vegetable Lo Mein

Asian Garlic Green Beans

Asparagus and Mushroom Stir-Fry

Quinoa Veggie Stir-Fry

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