Soba Soup with Spinach

Name: Soba Soup with Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 12 ounces shiitake mushrooms (stems removed), caps thinly sliced; 4 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger; Coarse salt; 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 0.5 package (4.4 ounces) soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles); 1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, torn; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon soy sauce

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Martha Stewart

Updated on February 11, 2021

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

4

This delicious broth is loaded with nutritious vegetables such as shiitake mushrooms and spinach.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 ounces shiitake mushrooms (stems removed), caps thinly sliced
4 scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
Coarse salt
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
½ package (4.4 ounces) soba (Japanese buckwheat noodles)
1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, torn
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add mushrooms, scallion whites, garlic, and ginger; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, 6 minutes.
Add broth and 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Add soba; reduce to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook just until tender, about 1 minute. Add lime juice and soy sauce. Serve topped with scallion greens.

Originally appeared: Everyday Food, January/February 2009

Soba Soup with Spinach

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