Soba Noodle Soup with Shiitakes and Spinach

Name: Soba Noodle Soup with Shiitakes and Spinach
Yield: serves 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower; 12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cleaned and thinly sliced; 4 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; Coarse salt; 4 cups homemade or reduced-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth; 3 cups water; 4 ounces soba noodles (preferably 100 percent buckwheat); 1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, trimmed, washed well, and drained, and torn into bite-size pieces; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes); 1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari soy sauce

January 26, 2012

Traditional Japanese soba noodles can be made of wheat or buckwheat, a fruit seed related to rhubarb that’s loaded with manganese and the antioxidants quercetin and kaempferol. Because the seed is also gluten free, buckwheat noodles are a good choice for those with gluten sensitivities.

Recipe information

Yield
serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or safflower

12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps cleaned and thinly sliced

4 scallions, trimmed, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced

1 garlic clove, minced

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

Coarse salt

4 cups homemade or reduced-sodium store-bought chicken or vegetable broth

3 cups water

4 ounces soba noodles (preferably 100 percent buckwheat)

1 bunch flat-leaf spinach, trimmed, washed well, and drained, and torn into bite-size pieces

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)

1 tablespoon low-sodium tamari soy sauce

Preparation

Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add mushrooms, scallion whites, garlic, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes.
Step 2
Add broth and the water; bring to a boil. Add soba; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook 5 minutes. Add spinach; cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Add lime juice and tamari. Serve immediately, garnished with scallion greens.
nutrition information
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(Per Serving)
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Calories: 249
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Saturated Fat: 1g
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Unsaturated Fat: 7.2g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Carbohydrates: 34.6g
Step 9
Protein: 14.3g
Step 10
Sodium: 647mg
Step 11
Fiber: 3.2g

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