15-Minute Soba Noodle Soup

Originally published in January 2013. Updated with new recipe and photos.

I love all sorts of noodles but if I have to choose one of my favorite noodles, it would probably be Japanese soba, or buckwheat noodles.

There are many reasons why I love soba: the slippery and smooth texture and the subtle taste of the buckwheat flour. Served cold or hot with a broth, soba never fails to satisfy my palate. Another thing that I love about soba is the convenience of preparing the noodles.

Soba usually comes in individual serving bundles, so there is no prep work of measuring, soaking, and rinsing involved. All I have to do is peel off the paper wrapper that binds the noodles together, and off they go into a pot of boiling water, and in a few minutes, the soba noodles are ready to be served.

This 15-minute soba noodle soup is the easiest and quickest way to prepare a quick lunch. It really does take only 15 minutes and you have a great serving of healthy and delicious soba in a delicious soup.

You can use a variety of toppings like my recipe, or you can add shrimp, green peas, spinach, or anything you like.

I make this soba noodle soup recipe over and over again, but it has never failed to delight me. Try it and I am sure you will enjoy it!

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 90 calories per serving.

What Dishes to Serve with This Recipe?

For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes.

Japanese Steamed Clams

Shrimp Tempura

Oden

Chicken Katsu (Fried Chicken Cutlet)

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15-Minute Soba Noodle Soup

Servings 1 people

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Soba Noodle Soup - the easiest and quickest Japanese soba noodle soup ever. Takes 15 minutes and restaurant quality, so delicious! 

Calories 90 kcal

Author Bee | Rasa Malaysia

Ingredients

• 1 bundle soba noodles
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons Mizkan Bonito Flavored Soup Base
• 1 oz. buna shimeji mushroom
• 1 bunch baby bok choy
• 1 hard-boiled egg halved

Toppings:

• white sesame
• chopped scallion

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Directions

1. 1

   Heat up a pot of water and bring it to boil. Cook the soba noodles until al dente, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside in a bowl.

2. 2

   In the meantime, heat up 1 1/2 cups of water and bring it to boil. Add the Mizkan (Bonito Flavored) Soup Base and the mushroom and baby bok choy. Boil for about 1 minute, or until they are cooked.

3. 3

   Add the egg on top of the soba noodle, then add the soup, and top with sesame and scallion.

Recipe Notes

Mizkan (Bonito Flavored) Soup Base is a magical condiment that you can use to make a variety of authentic Japanese dishes: cold soba dipping sauce, the broth for noodles such as udon and soba. There is no need to make dashi from scratch when you use Mizkan (Bonito Flavored) Soup Base.

Nutrition Facts

15-Minute Soba Noodle Soup

Amount Per Serving (1 people)

Calories 90 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 188mg63%

Sodium 87mg4%

Carbohydrates 2g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 8g16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Japanese Recipes

Cuisine: Noodles

Keyword: 15-Minute Soba Noodle Soup