Japanese Udon Noodle Soup with Tofu and Shiitake

Ingredients

• 8 ounces udon noodles
• 1 block firm tofu cubed
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms sliced
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• 1 teaspoon ginger grated
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons scallions sliced
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. 1 Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. 2 In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the grated ginger and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
3. 3 Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms to the pot and cook until they are tender, about 5 minutes.
4. 4 Pour in the vegetable broth, soy sauce, and mirin. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. 5 Add the cubed tofu to the soup and let it simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
6. 6 Divide the cooked udon noodles into bowls. Ladle the hot soup over the noodles.
7. 7 Garnish each bowl with sliced scallions and serve immediately.