Description
A light and nourishing Japanese Glass Noodle Soup made with a savory soy-ginger broth, tender vegetables, and soft harusame noodles — perfect for a quick and healthy meal.
Ingredients
For the Soup Base:
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
For the Vegetables and Noodles:
- 100g glass noodles (harusame)
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup bok choy or spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup baby corn (optional)
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced chili (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat Broth: In a medium pot, bring the vegetable or chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add Flavors: Stir in soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
3. Soak Glass Noodles: In a separate bowl, soak the glass noodles in hot water for about 5-7 minutes until soft. Drain and set aside.
4. Prepare Vegetables: While the noodles soak, prepare the vegetables: julienne the carrot, slice the mushrooms, chop the bok choy, and slice the scallions.
5. Add Vegetables to Broth: Add the carrots, mushrooms, and baby corn (if using) to the simmering broth. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
6. Add Bok Choy: Stir in the bok choy or spinach and cook for another 1-2 minutes until wilted.
7. Add Noodles: Add the soaked glass noodles to the broth and stir to combine. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
8. Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped scallions, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, and sliced chili if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a dash of chili oil or extra sliced chili. Use tamari for a gluten-free version. Harusame noodles are delicate — avoid overcooking once added to the broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg