Japanese Harusame Noodle Soup (Printable)
Light Japanese soup with glass noodles, vegetables, and savory dashi broth ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Broth
01 - 5 cups dashi stock (or low-sodium chicken/vegetable broth)
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon mirin
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
→ Noodles
06 - 3.5 ounces harusame (Japanese glass noodles, mung bean vermicelli)
→ Vegetables & Protein
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 3.5 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
09 - 2 ounces baby spinach or bok choy, roughly chopped
10 - 1 spring onion, finely sliced
11 - 3.5 ounces firm tofu, cubed (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
13 - Extra spring onion, finely sliced (optional)
# How-to Steps:
01 - Combine dashi stock, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
02 - Add julienned carrots and sliced shiitake mushrooms to the simmering broth. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Add cubed tofu (if using) and simmer for another 2 minutes to heat through and absorb flavors.
04 - Place harusame noodles in a heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 4 to 5 minutes until tender. Drain thoroughly and divide among serving bowls.
05 - Add spinach or bok choy to the simmering broth and cook for 1 minute until just wilted but still vibrant.
06 - Ladle the hot broth and vegetables over the noodles in each serving bowl. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and extra spring onion. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- This soup comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like something you simmered all day
- The glass noodles soak up all that savory dashi flavor while staying delightfully springy
02 -
- Do not boil the glass noodles directly in the soup or they will turn starchy and cloud your beautiful clear broth
- The noodles continue absorbing liquid even in the bowl, so serve promptly for the best texture
03 -
- Prep all your vegetables before starting since the cooking moves quickly once the broth is hot
- Toasted sesame seeds make a huge difference so take the extra minute to toast them in a dry pan