How to make Creamy Miso Udon Noodle Soup in 20 minutes

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers higher protein content.

udon noodles

🥗Healthier: soba noodles

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Soba noodles are lower in calories.

miso paste

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Nutritional yeast adds umami flavor.

Start by adding 3 cups of chicken broth to a pot.

Add 1 cup of soy milk, 1.5 tbsp white miso paste, 0.5 tbsp soy sauce, and 0.5 tbsp mirin to the pot.

Add a few pieces of ginger to the mixture.

Let this simmer on low for 10 minutes.

In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and add udon noodles.

Cook the udon noodles for 2 minutes, then strain and rinse under cool water.

Place the udon noodles into a serving bowl along with bok choy.

Pour the miso broth over the udon noodles and bok choy.

Add optional protein (chicken, beef, tofu, or a soft-boiled egg).

Finish with a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, green onion, chili crisp oil, and sesame seeds.

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