Udon with Vegetable Broth

Ingredients

• Black pepper (to taste)
• Salt (to taste)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Green onions (2, sliced)
• Mushrooms (4 ounces, sliced)
• Snow peas (1/2 cup, trimmed)
• Carrot (1, julienned)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 teaspoon, grated)
• Mirin (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Vegetable broth (4 cups)
• Udon noodles (8 ounces)

Instructions

1. Cook the udon noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, combine the vegetable broth, soy sauce, mirin, ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the carrot, snow peas, mushrooms, and green onions to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Add the cooked udon noodles to the pot and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
5. Drizzle the sesame oil over the soup and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
6. Serve the udon with vegetable broth hot, garnished with additional sliced green onions if desired.