udon noodle soup

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Oct 6, 2019

This Asian fusion inspired soup is an incredible meal to enjoy during the colder months. Part Chinese and part Japanese gives this tasty dish such a comforting feeling... !

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 large red pepper, finely julienned
  • 1/4 large orange pepper, finely julienned
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, ribs removed and finely julienned
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms, washed and sliced
  • 1 cup char siu (chinese bbq pork), roughly chopped
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 7 ounces udon noodles, cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup bean sprouts, washed and drained, for garnish
  • 1 large green onion, sliced diagonally into 1-inch pieces, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • 2-4 large lime wedges, for garnish

How To Make udon noodle soup

  • Step 1
    In a large saucepan over medium, heat olive oil. Add onion and sauté for 2 minutes. Add red and jalapeño peppers and sauté for 3 minutes. Add carrot and cook for 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute. Add sesame oil, mushrooms and soy sauce; sauté for 2 minutes. Add broth, pork, red pepper flakes, hoisin sauce and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat down to low; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Place cooked udon noodles at the bottom of two large serving bowls. Ladle the soup over the noodles and garnish with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro, peanuts and lime wedge.
  • Step 3
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td2zzNEu5xs

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