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This easy soba noodle soup comes together in just 15 minutes! With a savory broth, tender soba noodles, and fresh toppings, it’s light yet satisfying—just as good as a restaurant version. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Soup With Soba Noodles
If I had to pick a favorite noodle, it would probably be Japanese soba, or buckwheat noodles.
There are so many reasons why I love soba—the smooth, slippery texture, the subtle nuttiness of buckwheat flour, and how it’s just as good hot in a comforting broth as it is cold with a dipping sauce. Another reason? It’s so easy to prepare.
Soba usually comes in individual serving bundles, so there’s no need to measure, soak, or rinse. Just peel off the paper wrapper, drop the noodles into boiling water, and in a few minutes, they’re ready to serve.
This 15-minute soba noodle soup is the easiest way to get a quick, satisfying meal on the table. It really does take just 15 minutes, and you get a healthy, delicious bowl of soba in a flavorful broth.If you’re looking for more easy and delicious meals, check out my Tomyum Noodle Soup and Fried Rice too!
You can use the toppings in my recipe or switch it up with shrimp, green peas, spinach—whatever you like. I make this over and over again, and it never fails to hit the spot. Try it, and I’m sure you’ll love it too!
What Makes This Recipe So Good
- Fast and easy. Ready in just 15 minutes, so you can have a warm, comforting meal without the wait.
- Light but satisfying. The savory broth, tender soba noodles, and fresh toppings make this a wholesome meal that won’t feel too heavy.
- Better than takeout. Fresh, homemade, and way more flavorful than anything store-bought. Plus, you know exactly what’s in it!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Soba noodles – Traditional buckwheat soba is best, but if you don’t have it, whole wheat spaghetti, rice noodles, or even udon will work.
- Water
- Bonito-flavored soup base – If you don’t have this, mix low-sodium soy sauce with a little dashi powder or fish sauce. Light chicken or vegetable broth works too.
- Buna shimeji mushrooms – Shiitake, enoki, or even cremini mushrooms are good substitutes.
- Baby bok choy – Spinach or napa cabbage can work as alternatives.
- Hard-boiled egg
- White sesame
- Scallions – If you don’t have scallions, chives or thinly sliced leeks work just as well.
Check out the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and details!
How To Make Soba Noodle Soup
Bring a pot of water to a boil, then toss in the soba noodles. Let them cook for about 5 minutes until they’re just right—not too soft, not too firm. Once they’re done, drain them and set them aside in a bowl.
While the noodles are resting, grab another pot and bring 1 1/2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the Mizkan bonito-flavored soup base, then toss in the mushrooms and baby bok choy. Let them simmer for about a minute—just until they’re nice and tender.
Place the egg right on top of the soba noodles, then pour that flavorful soup all over. Finish it off with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and chopped scallions, and you’re good to go!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can swap it with a mix of soy sauce and a stock cube (chicken or dashi works best). Start with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and half a stock cube, then adjust to taste. Just a heads-up—it won’t have the same depth of flavor as the bonito base, but it’ll still work!
This recipe is only 92 calories per serving.
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15-Minute Soba Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 bundle soba noodles
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons bonito flavored soup base, Mizkan
- 1 oz (30g) buna shimeji mushroom
- 1 bunch baby bok choy
- 1 hard-boiled egg, halved
Toppings:
- white sesame
- scallion, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a pot of water and bring it to a boil. Cook the soba noodles until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside in a bowl.
- In the meantime, heat 1 1/2 cups of water and bring it to a boil. Add the Mizkan (Bonito Flavored) Soup Base, along with the mushrooms and baby bok choy. Boil for about 1 minute, or until they are cooked.
- Add the egg on top of the soba noodles, then pour the soup over them. Top with sesame seeds and scallions.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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