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!
I love soba noddles! In every form! This looks delicious and the perfect way to start the new year! 🙂
Thanks, Jessica!
This soup looks and sounds like what I need right now! Yummy ♥
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Thanks 🙂
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!
Haha thanks!
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!
Aw thanks, Julia!
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!
Thanks 🙂
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!
Falafel will be my downfall! Thanks 🙂
Soba noodles are the best! This dish looks so good, Medha! It’s a great way to start the year!
Thanks, Jen!
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!
Right?! Thanks!
Love this Medha, quick, easy & healthy! 🙂 Happy New Year!
Thank you!
This is stunning! Much MUCH better than any college ramen I’ve ever seen 🙂
Thanks, Sues!
This soup looks amazing, love the flavors! Perfect for me, because it is 25 F here! Pinned!
Thanks for the pin!
oh my gawd, I want this entire bowl!!! Looks SO GOOD!!!! and my fave noodles!
Thanks, Alice! I love soba, too!
I’ll take a bowl of this soup over ramen any day! It looks so healthy and comforting!
Thank you 🙂
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.
I’m a mozz sticks kinda girl too. And YES, what the heck?! Freezing today!
There is nothing better that a bowl of fresh inigredients.
🙂 Thanks!
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!
Thanks, Kelly!
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!
Haha thanks 🙂
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!
Thank you!
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!
Thanks, Danielle!
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!!
Aw thanks!
I’m with ya. I didn’t eat ramen in college once!
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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!
Thanks, Monica!
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!
Falafel is the best 🙂
I’ve been craving miso soup and this one looks perfect! I love the addition of jalapenos and basil. So unique!
Thanks, Sarah! I saw it on pho and had to try it with Japanese food 🙂
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!
Thanks 🙂
This soup looks so wonderful! I love the flavor that miso gives to recipes!
Thanks 🙂 Me too!
I could go for a big bowl of this on a cold winter day! The flavors sounds incredible!
Thank you, Ashley!
Love this soup Medha, it looks so comforting!!
Thanks, Renee!
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!
For sure 🙂
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!
I do the pizza, to be honest… oops! 🙂
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)
Thanks, Consuelo 🙂
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!
Thanks, Marissa!
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!
Thank you 🙂
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?!
Thanks!!
This is a perfect easy dinner recipe for a day like today (which is, by the way, FREEZING.)
Oh no! Thanks 🙂
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 !
So glad you enjoyed the recipe- thanks for reporting back, Mel! 🙂