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Gloomy Day Soba Noodle Soup

Name: Gloomy Day Soba Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 0.25 cup tamari; 1 tablespoon mirin (rice wine); 3 strips dried kombu seaweed; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 2 tablespoons dashi granules; 0.5 (14 ounce) package soba noodles; 0.5 bunch spinach, roughly chopped; 8 slices lemon cucumber, peeled; 0.5 cup mung bean sprouts; 4 scallions, sliced; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

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An Asian-style soup that's simple, quick, easy, and filling that I came up with on a foggy day. I don't measure so the amounts of ingredients are estimated, feel free to put your own spin on it!

Recipe by sunny_chels

Updated on January 14, 2022

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

5 cups water
¼ cup tamari
1 tablespoon mirin (rice wine)
3 strips dried kombu seaweed
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
2 tablespoons dashi granules
½ (14 ounce) package soba noodles
½ bunch spinach, roughly chopped
8 slices lemon cucumber, peeled
½ cup mung bean sprouts
4 scallions, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

Bring water, tamari, mirin, kombu, sesame oil, and dashi to a boil in a large pot. Add soba noodles; cook, stirring occasionally until soft and tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in spinach, lemon cucumber slices, bean sprouts, and scallions. Cook until vegetables have softened, about 3 minutes.
Remove from heat. Discard kombu strips. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve.

Tips

Cook's Notes:

You can use regular soy sauce instead of tamari, if desired.

Dashi granules are found in natural food stores or Asian markets.

You can use basil instead of cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

441	Calories
4g	Fat
88g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 441
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Sodium 2906mg	126%
Total Carbohydrate 88g	32%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 34mg	171%
Calcium 187mg	14%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1036mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.