SPICY NOODLE SOUP WITH MUSHROOMS AND HERBS

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Sautéed mushrooms lend extreme and surprising depth of flavor to this clean, spicy noodle soup, which also happens to be vegan. With the addition of soy sauce, the broth takes on an almost beefy flavor; the vinegar helps to perk it right back up for a nearly hot and sour flavor profile. For the best (and most interesting) results, try to seek out a mix of mushrooms for a variety of flavors and textures.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     weekday, noodles, soups and stews, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons canola or olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 large shallots, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds mixed mushrooms, such as maitake, oyster, cremini or shiitake, torn into bite-size pieces
1 to 2 fresh red or green chiles, such as Fresno, thinly sliced (or 3/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes)
1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce, plus more to taste
1/4 cup unseasoned rice wine vinegar, plus more to taste
8 to 10 ounces noodles, such as udon, soba, rice or spaghetti
2 cups herbs (tender leaves and stems), such as cilantro, mint, chives, parsley or a mix, for serving
Sesame seeds, sesame oil or both, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots start to turn a nice golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and half the chile, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened, released much of their water and turned a deep golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. (A browned mushroom will have infinitely more flavor than an unbrowned mushroom, because the water inside it evaporates and the flavor concentrates. So do not skip this step.)
  • Add 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup vinegar and 8 cups of water. Bring to a gentle simmer and season with salt and pepper. Continue to simmer until the flavors have melded and the broth tastes good enough to drink (you will be drinking it), 15 to 20 minutes. Season with more soy sauce and vinegar as you like.
  • Meanwhile, cook the noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until just al dente. (The timing will depend on the type and brand of noodles, so consult the package.) Add the noodles to the pot with the broth, and let them hang out in there for a minute or two to finish cooking and soak up all that flavor.
  • To serve, use tongs to divide the noodles and mushrooms among bowls, then ladle the hot broth over the top. Serve with the remaining chile, the herbs and the sesame seeds and oil (if using) for people to dress their own bowls to their liking.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 436, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1159 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Alyssa Cantu
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This soup is delicious!


elias george
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth was flavorful and the mushrooms were cooked perfectly.


Niger Akter
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the mushrooms and herbs complement each other.


Loknath koirala
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I loved this soup! The broth was flavorful and the mushrooms and herbs were a great addition. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Audemar Banks
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This soup is delicious! The broth is flavorful and the mushrooms and herbs add a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Sausha-Lee Beckford
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but I really enjoyed this soup. The broth was flavorful and the mushrooms were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new soup to try.


Lacey Masters
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the way the mushrooms and herbs complement each other. I will definitely be making this soup again.


JAKE Alderdice
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The broth was flavorful and the mushrooms and herbs were a great addition. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Aya Samy
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This soup is delicious! The broth is flavorful and the mushrooms and herbs add a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Kigundu Eddie
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The soup was amazing and the mushrooms were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Keanu Adriaanse
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of flavors and the way the mushrooms and herbs complement each other. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Nathan Saege
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the spicy broth and the tender mushrooms. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ali Mallah
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This spicy noodle soup was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the mushrooms and herbs added a nice depth of flavor. I also liked the addition of the chili oil, which gave the soup a nice kick. Overall, this is a great recipe for a quic