Quick Mushroom Udon Soup

Name: Quick Mushroom Udon Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 100 g udon noodles; 90 g mixed mushrooms; 1/2 head pak choi; 1 clove garlic; 400 ml vegetable or chicken stock; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 pinch chilli flakes; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp lime juice; 1 tsp crispy chilli in oil

This quick mushroom udon soup is a light, satisfying bowl packed with savory broth, tender noodles, and crisp-tender pak choi. It comes together in just minutes, making it perfect for a fast lunch or easy weeknight dinner.

Servings1 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time10 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

udon noodles
100 g
mixed mushrooms
90 g
pak choi
0.5 head
garlic
1 clove
vegetable or chicken stock
400 ml
sesame oil
1 tsp
chilli flakes
1 pinch
soy sauce
1 tbsp
lime juice
2 tsp
crispy chilli in oil
1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the sesame oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned. Stir in the sliced garlic and chilli flakes, then cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.

Pour in the stock and bring to a gentle boil. Add the udon noodles and pak choi, then reduce the heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the noodles are heated through and the pak choi is just tender. Ladle into a bowl and finish with soy sauce, lime juice, and crispy chilli in oil. Serve immediately.

Chef's Tips

Use vegetable stock to keep the soup meat-free, or chicken stock for a richer flavor. If you cannot find pak choi, baby spinach or bok choy works well. Add the soy sauce at the end so you can control the salt level more accurately.