Please stop buying store bought chicken broth. Speaking of broth, let’s talk about this real quick. These actually cook right in the soup so they absorb all the flavor of the broth which also makes this a one pot meal! Woo! I’ve linked amazon below where you can find the noodles, but just about any asian grocery store carries the small packs and they only take a couple of minutes to cook. You can find the udon noodles dried, but they are not nearly as good as the fresh noodles.

They are big and chewy and perfect for all the soups. If you’ve never had udon noodles, prepare to have your life changed. Don’t forget the hot chili oil! I know that when I’m stick, I’ve always got the worst congestion and stuffy nose and this chili oil will clear that RIGHT UP. Miso helps to add a nice body to the broth with all the saltiness you need to replenish your body with when you’re sick. This is basically just a slightly asian-ified chicken noodle soup with lots of ginger, garlic and miso paste. So in light of my current situation, I’m sharing this recipe for miso ginger chicken udon soup because I’m sure I’ll be coming back with a cold and will need a big bowl of this ASAP. I have never been subjected to this kind of weather before and I am a wimp! Growing up in Southern California did not prepare me for this madness. So, I’m currently in Wisconsin with my husband visiting the in-laws (his parents, not mine) and it is absolutely fucking freezing.

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