Description
This Japanese Glass Noodle Soup (Harusame Soup) is a light and comforting dish with flavorful broth, delicate glass noodles, and a variety of vegetables. The combination of ginger, garlic, and mirin creates a delicious umami base that pairs perfectly with the crunchy bok choy and soft noodles.
Ingredients
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For the Soup Base:
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
For the Vegetables and Noodles:
- 100g glass noodles (harusame)
- 1 small carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup bok choy or spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup baby corn (optional)
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh cilantro or parsley
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced chili (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Soup Base: In a pot, combine broth, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a simmer.
- Cook Vegetables and Noodles: Add glass noodles, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, scallions, and baby corn to the broth. Cook until noodles are tender.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with cilantro, sesame seeds, and chili if desired.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier soup, add a dash of hot sauce or chili paste.
- You can customize the vegetables in this soup based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg