NABEYAKI UDON SOUP WITH CHICKEN, SPINACH, AND MUSHROOMS

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This udon soup is a simple weeknight dinner that comes together quickly and features a few classic Japanese ingredients.

Provided by Keiko Ohtao

Categories     Soup/Stew     Noodle     Chicken     Mushroom     Sardine     Spinach     Tofu     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup dried sardines (about 1 ounce), or 1 (5") piece dried kombu
5 ounces mature spinach (about 3/4 bunch), trimmed
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
1/2 cup snow peas
2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 ounces), cut into 1" pieces
7 ounces thinly sliced shiitake, shimeji, or enoki mushrooms, roots trimmed
2 (1/2-ounce) pieces fried tofu (aburaage), cut into 1/4" slices (optional)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon mirin
8 ounces udon noodles
1/2 cup sliced scallions
1 1/2 ounces Japanese fish cake, thinly sliced (optional)
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Place sardines or kombu in a large Dutch oven or donabe, fill with 6 cups water, and set aside at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, cook spinach in a medium pot of boiling salted water until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels. Gently squeeze water from spinach, then transfer to a cutting board and cut into 2" slices. Transfer to a plate. Return liquid to a boil, add snow peas, and cook until just cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain and transfer to plate with spinach. Wipe out pot and reserve.
  • Bring sardine liquid to a simmer over medium-high heat. Using slotted spoon, discard sardines, then reduce heat to medium. Add chicken and simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, tofu (if using), soy sauce, mirin, and remaining 3/4 tsp. salt. Cook, stirring, until mushrooms are tender, 3-5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook udon in reserved pot 2 minutes less than package directions.
  • Bring chicken mixture to a simmer. Drain noodles and add immediately to pot. Add spinach, snow peas, scallions, and fish cake (if using), arranging each into sections and leaving an opening for egg.
  • Gently beat eggs in a small bowl with a whisk or chopsticks. Pour into broth and cook until just set, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve soup immediately in pot tableside, portioning into individual bowls.

Soham Raut
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Japanese food or who is looking for a new and exciting soup recipe.


Serve Sells
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's totally worth it. The end result is a delicious and authentic Japanese dish.


Asma hassan
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I'm not a huge fan of udon noodles, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth was so good that I didn't even miss the noodles.


Thevindi Munasingha
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Jahan Ali
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I tried this recipe for the first time last night and it was amazing! The broth was so rich and flavorful, and the noodles were perfectly cooked.


Tadala Kanjere
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I could eat it every day!


Niru Limbu
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I love the way the spinach and mushrooms add color and texture to this soup.


Your daughter
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This is my new favorite soup recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Manoj bhatta Manoj bhatta
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the variety of textures.


Bubby Jokes
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's warm, hearty, and full of flavor.


Elias Sello
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The broth was rich and flavorful, and the ingredients were all cooked perfectly. I especially loved the mushrooms, which added a great umami flavor to the soup.


Fc Maruf islam sagor
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. Even as a beginner cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems. The end result was a delicious and hearty soup that my whole family enjoyed.


Aashish Gurung
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This Nabeyaki Udon soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the chicken, spinach, and mushrooms complementing each other beautifully. The udon noodles were cooked to perfection, giving the soup a satisfying texture.