Soba Noodle Soup Recipe

4.94 from 15 votes

Delicious and comforting Soba Noodle Soup packed with mushrooms and perfectly cooked noodles, all simmered in a savory garlic and ginger broth.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Soup

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: soba noodle recipe, soba noodle soup

Servings: Serves

2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces button mushrooms sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
½ tablespoon minced fresh ginger
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
6 cups vegetable broth
4 to 6 ounces soba noodles you can also use whole wheat spaghetti
1 bunch (about 8 leaves) swiss chard trimmed and washed, you can also use a head of bok choy
2 small carrots shredded, for garnish
4 scallions thinly sliced, for garnish
4 hard boiled eggs cut in half
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Cook the mushrooms and aromatics. Heat olive oil in a stock pot over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger; continue to cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
Add the liquids. Stir in the soy sauce and cook for 3 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft. Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Stir in the noodles and cook. Add the noodles and greens and cook until the noodles are tender, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Serve. Remove from heat and ladle the soba noodle soup into bowls. Garnish with shredded carrots, scallions, hard boiled eggs, and toasted sesame seeds, and serve.

Make Ahead: Make the broth in advance and keep the noodles separate until you're ready to serve to keep them from going soft.
Avoid Overcooking: Keep a close eye on those soba noodles; you want them tender but not mushy. A taste test can help nail that perfect texture.
Add Some Meat: If you're not sticking to a vegetarian vibe, toss in some cooked chicken, tofu, or shrimp to ramp up the protein.
Heat Things Up: For those who love a kick, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or a dash of chili oil can turn up the heat.
Perfect Pairings: Although the soup’s a star on its own, try it with steamed dumplings or a crisp salad for an extra special meal.