Udon Noodle Soup

Submitted by quickbitechef

"Soup is a lot like a family. Each ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach full flavor. I eat soup noodles for comfort. In fact, noodles of any kind. It’s a food that is very easy to eat; it’s very soothing and comfortable, too. If it was raining soup, I would go out with forks."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 cup fresh broccoli, stems and florets separated and chopped into bite-size pieces
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 (7 ounce) packages fresh udon noodles
• 3 -4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 4 -5 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• salt, to taste

directions

1. In a small pan bring vegetable broth to a boil, lower heat and let it simmer. In the meanwhile get started on the below step.
2. Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add garlic and onion, saute until light brown. Add all the remaining vegetables, udon noodles and soy sauce. Season with the salt, and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. To this add the vegetable broth and let the it simmer for 5-6 minutes, check noodles for thorough cooking. Season with freshly ground pepper and additional salt, to taste.