You know that college student trope of living off ramen? Yeah, I never really got that.
No, no, it’s not like I’m saying I’m the health queen at school (I think the lady at the late night falafel truck definitely knows me by face…), but noodles and noodle soup are definitely something that I like to make myself.
This miso soba noodle soup is such a quick and easy recipe and makes exactly one serving! I’ve gotten sick a couple times this semester, and let me tell you, this is exactly what I was craving.
Because global warming is ruining everything, I’ve had a ridiculously warm December (it was 70º yesterday…) and I’m sure that we will be experiencing unseasonably cold weather throughout March and April- so keep this recipe on hand!
This soup has a miso broth, because I’m obsessed with miso. The base is made with miso, soy sauce, ginger, and shallots. I also cooked down mushrooms and broccolini with the soba noodles to add some depth to the soup.
The toppings are what really makes this single-serving soup: fresh shallot, jalapeño, basil, and baked tofu, add so much texture and flavor to this healing and warming winter meal. Enjoy!
- 1 oz soba noodles
- 1-2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- ½ shallot, thinly sliced
- 1-2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- scant ¼ cup sliced mushrooms (I like shiitake here)
- 2-3 finely chopped baby broccoli florets
- ½ shallot, thinly sliced
- ½ jalapeno, thinly sliced
- 2-5 basil leaves
- ¼ cup baked tofu
- In a medium saucepan over high heat, bring water, miso, salt, shallot, soy sauce, and ginger to a boil and stir until everything dissolves.
- Add soba noodles and bring down to a simmer. Add mushrooms and broccoli and continue to cook for 5-10 minutes, until soba noodles are cooked.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl. Top soup with jalapeños, basil, shallots, and tofu. Serve!
Jessica @ Sweetest Menu says
I love soba noddles! In every form! This looks delicious and the perfect way to start the new year! 🙂
Medha says
Thanks, Jessica!
Summer says
This soup looks and sounds like what I need right now! Yummy ♥
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Medha says
Thanks 🙂
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
Happy New Year, Medha! This noodle soup looks so good! I’m craving it right now, and it’s only 7 am! 🙂 I definitely ate way too many sweets over the holidays, so this is just the meal to help me get back on track!
Medha says
Haha thanks!
Julia says
Sounds like you’re rocking this whole college thing! I definitely ate my fair share of ramen, but would have loved this soba noodle soup oooooodles more! Loving the shallots and basil! Bravo!
Medha says
Aw thanks, Julia!
David @ Spiced says
What a fun recipe! I’m loving the jalapeno in there. And yes to the warm weather. Although, to be fair, our first blast of arctic winter is coming through today, and the high is something like 18°. I’ll need some comfort food for that one. Good luck this semester!
Medha says
Thanks 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I never got the whole living off ramen thing in college either, girlfriend! But I did eat lots of falafels as well! #GreatMinds&Bellies This miso soba noodle soup looks insanely delicious! LOVING the touch of spice in here! Cheers and Happy New Year!
Medha says
Falafel will be my downfall! Thanks 🙂
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Soba noodles are the best! This dish looks so good, Medha! It’s a great way to start the year!
Medha says
Thanks, Jen!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I love soba, miso, soup, and pretty much everything about this dish! Why would anyone have ramen when you can have this! Happy New Year, Medha!
Medha says
Right?! Thanks!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
Love this Medha, quick, easy & healthy! 🙂 Happy New Year!
Medha says
Thank you!
Sues says
This is stunning! Much MUCH better than any college ramen I’ve ever seen 🙂
Medha says
Thanks, Sues!
mira says
This soup looks amazing, love the flavors! Perfect for me, because it is 25 F here! Pinned!
Medha says
Thanks for the pin!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
oh my gawd, I want this entire bowl!!! Looks SO GOOD!!!! and my fave noodles!
Medha says
Thanks, Alice! I love soba, too!
Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen says
I’ll take a bowl of this soup over ramen any day! It looks so healthy and comforting!
Medha says
Thank you 🙂
Mir says
I’m proud to say that I never, ever did ramen in college. Falafel, yes. Ramen, no. Mainly Slurpees and pizza, if my memories are accurate.
This looks like a fantastic winter meal. It was in the 70s, and now it’s 19 degrees. Aaaaaaah.
Medha says
I’m a mozz sticks kinda girl too. And YES, what the heck?! Freezing today!
Amy says
There is nothing better that a bowl of fresh inigredients.
Medha says
🙂 Thanks!
Kelly says
This looks so comforting an delicious! Love soba noodles! It’s so cold here today and this bowl would be perfect for warming up with!
Medha says
Thanks, Kelly!
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
You are definitely more mature than I was in college…ramen all the way for me 😉 This is SO pretty, and I love all the healthy ingredients you have in there!
Medha says
Haha thanks 🙂
marcie says
I used to like Top Ramen when I was a lot younger, but haven’t had it in a really long time! These homemade noodles look so much better, and I love the addition of the jalapeno!
Medha says
Thank you!
Danielle says
We had a really warm December too, it stayed in the 60’s-70’s which is totally crazy! I’m totally loving this soup too, I need to try out soba noodles!
Medha says
Thanks, Danielle!
Zainab says
Medha stop!! this bowl looks amazing! I’ve been obsessed with broth bowls from a local vegan cafe but you are now forcing me to start making mine. Also…I wish I was eating like you in college!!
Medha says
Aw thanks!
Chrissy says
I’m with ya. I didn’t eat ramen in college once!
Medha says
🙂
Monica says
Medha, I’m totally getting ready to make some soba with miso (and mushrooms) tomorrow!! This looks fabulous. I need to do a noodle soup version soon. Glad you are eating so well!
Medha says
Thanks, Monica!
Cailee says
YUM!! This looks amazing! What a healthy, balanced way to eat noodles! Move over ramen! 🙂 Also, there’s nothing wrong with a little falafel! And I love that you added some protein to this meal!
Medha says
Falafel is the best 🙂
Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says
I’ve been craving miso soup and this one looks perfect! I love the addition of jalapenos and basil. So unique!
Medha says
Thanks, Sarah! I saw it on pho and had to try it with Japanese food 🙂
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I never ate ramen in college – that came during my first job when I was living paycheck to paycheck. Happily both those days and the ramen are far behind me – and now I can make this gorgeous soup!
Medha says
Thanks 🙂
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says
This soup looks so wonderful! I love the flavor that miso gives to recipes!
Medha says
Thanks 🙂 Me too!
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I could go for a big bowl of this on a cold winter day! The flavors sounds incredible!
Medha says
Thank you, Ashley!
Renee@Two in the Kitchen says
Love this soup Medha, it looks so comforting!!
Medha says
Thanks, Renee!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
That soup looks perfect for the cold weather we’re having here! Snow and cold all week this week – I’ll have to make some soup!
Medha says
For sure 🙂
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Ohhhh – I did it all wrong! I wish I was a falafel girl…nope – it was more like ramen and pizza (ouch)! Love this soup, friend!
Medha says
I do the pizza, to be honest… oops! 🙂
Consuelo | Earthly Taste says
Ooooohhh miso!! I’m obsessed with it too! And tofu is my fave as well hehe. Love love love the sound of this soup!
(And yay for falafel)
Medha says
Thanks, Consuelo 🙂
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
Now I see what you mean… We’re soba sisters. 😉 I love the spices in this Medha! Basil and jalapeños are two of my favorite flavors…a must try recipe for sure!
Medha says
Thanks, Marissa!
Amanda says
There’s nothing wrong with the person at the falafel truck knowing your name. I wish I lived anywhere near a falafel truck. And in graduate school the person at the pizza take-out place always recognized my voice on the phone. But in my defense it was good, brick oven pizza. 🙂 This looks crazy good! Soba noodles are the bomb, and I love all that fresh ginger!
Medha says
Thank you 🙂
Rachel @ Bakerita says
WOW this is for real the kind of soup I want on every cold and rainy Seattle day! I adore that it makes one serving too – perfect for single me always making dinner for myself 🙂 WHY would anyone buy noodles when they can make this?!
Medha says
Thanks!!
Nora (A Clean Bake) says
This is a perfect easy dinner recipe for a day like today (which is, by the way, FREEZING.)
Medha says
Oh no! Thanks 🙂
Mel Osborne says
Tried this tonight, after working out ramen is what we in England call as pot noodles, which is general student fodder!
First time using soba noodles and loved them, thankyou !
Medha says
So glad you enjoyed the recipe- thanks for reporting back, Mel! 🙂