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Tahini Soba Noodle Soup with Miso Eggplant

A comforting and flavorful noodle soup featuring tahini, soba noodles, and miso-glazed eggplant, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 200 grams soba noodles can be found in Asian grocery stores
  • 4 cups vegetable broth low-sodium preferred
  • 3 tablespoons tahini for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for flavor
  • 1 cup spinach fresh or baby spinach
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
For the Miso Eggplant
  • 1 medium eggplant cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste white or red miso
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for roasting
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional, for sweetness

Method
 

Prepare the Miso Eggplant
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the cubed eggplant with miso paste, olive oil, and maple syrup until well coated.
  3. Spread the eggplant on a baking sheet and roast for 25 minutes, or until tender and caramelized.
Make the Soup
  1. In a large pot, bring the vegetable broth to a simmer.
  2. Add the soba noodles and cook according to package instructions, usually about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Once the noodles are cooked, stir in the tahini, soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
  4. Add the spinach and green onions, cooking for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Serve
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the roasted miso eggplant.
  2. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup can be customized with additional vegetables or protein sources such as tofu or chickpeas.

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