Description
A quick and hearty udon noodle soup with savory ground beef, rich broth, and tender noodles—perfect for cozy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 12 ounces fresh or frozen udon noodles
- 4 cups chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced thinly
- Optional vegetables like spinach, bok choy, or mushrooms
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and slice the green onions. Wash and chop any additional vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned—about 5 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to the pot with the cooked beef. Stir well and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and soy sauce, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Add the udon noodles to the simmering broth. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and heated through.
- If using spinach, bok choy, or mushrooms, stir them into the soup and let them wilt or cook through for 1-2 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions for a burst of freshness.
Notes
[‘Use fresh garlic, ginger, and green onions for better flavor.’, ‘Avoid overcooking the noodles to keep them chewy.’, ‘Add leafy greens like spinach or bok choy at the end to retain their texture.’, ‘Customize the broth with miso paste or chili oil for added flavor.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
Keywords: Udon soup, ground beef soup, quick dinner, easy soup recipe, comfort food, Asian noodle soup