Description
Hearty mushroom ramen soup celebrates umami-rich flavors from Japanese culinary traditions. Earthy mushrooms and silky noodles create a comforting bowl you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
- 8 oz (225g) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 packs (3 oz each) instant ramen noodles, discard seasoning packets
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) vegetable broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy, chopped
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- Soft-boiled eggs, halved (optional, for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes or chili oil (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Caramelize Mushrooms: Warm sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Introduce sliced mushrooms, stirring periodically to release moisture and prevent sticking, allowing them to develop rich golden edges for 5-7 minutes.
- Aromatics Infusion: Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant and releasing their vibrant essence, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Broth Development: Pour vegetable or chicken broth into the pot, bringing to a gentle simmer. Incorporate soy sauce and miso paste, whisking thoroughly to ensure seamless integration. Allow broth to simmer and deepen flavors for 5-10 minutes.
- Noodle Preparation: Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside momentarily.
- Composition and Serving: Merge cooked noodles into the simmering broth, gently folding to distribute evenly and warm through for 2-3 minutes. Transfer into serving bowls and garnish with finely chopped green onions, soft-boiled egg, bok choy slices, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds to elevate visual and textural dimensions.
Notes
- Maximize Mushroom Flavor: Caramelize mushrooms slowly to develop deep, rich umami taste by avoiding high heat and stirring consistently.
- Balance Broth Intensity: Adjust soy sauce and miso paste proportions carefully to prevent overwhelming saltiness, tasting and adding incrementally.
- Noodle Texture Perfection: Cook ramen noodles separately and add to broth just before serving to maintain ideal al dente consistency and prevent mushiness.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap chicken broth with vegetable broth for vegetarian version, use gluten-free miso and soy sauce for gluten-sensitive diners, and add protein like tofu or shredded chicken for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 70mg