Shiitake and Spinach Soup

Who doesn't love a hot bowl of noodles in the winter? This shiitake and spinach soup is made with an umami-rich miso broth, healing shiitake mushrooms, and a healthy few handfuls of spinach.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Salads and Sides, Soups

Keyword: Soups and stews, Winter

Skill: intermediate

Servings:

Calories: 214kcal

Ingredients

2 cups shiitake mushrooms
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
.33 cups scallions, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp ginger, grated
5 cups water
3 tbsp white miso paste
4 oz soba noodles
2 cups packed baby spinach
1 tbsp soy sauce
.5 tsp toasted sesame oil
1.5 tsp rice vinegar
.25 tsp red pepper flakes
sea salt

Instructions

Prepare the mushrooms by removing the stems and cleaning with a damp cloth or paper towel. Then slice the mushrooms.
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over low heat. Add the mushrooms and a few pinches of salt, and stir. Let the mushrooms cook until soft, about 5 minutes, stirring only occasionally. Add the scallions, garlic, and ginger, and cook 1 minute more. Add the water and bring to a low simmer.
Into a small bowl, scoop some of the simmering water and add the miso paste, stirring until it dissolves, then add it back into your soup pot. Simmer over low heat for 15 minutes.
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Prepare the noodles according to the instructions on the package. Drain and rinse the soba noodles.
To the soup pot, add the cooked noodles, spinach, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the spinach is wilted. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Note: Add a poached egg or tofu cubes to make it a meal.

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