Warm up this winter by mastering an awesome Asian noodle recipe. Soup is the perfect cold weather food — especially if you’re trying to lose those extra holiday pounds by spring. It’s also just what the doctor ordered to combat a cold or flu. Asian noodle soup is bursting with flavor and there are so many different varieties, you’ll never get bored.
From soba to udon to ramen to rice noodle, there’s an Asian soup recipe out there just waiting to become your new go-to bowl. Here are some tasty options to get you started.
Homemade Spicy Ramen with Tofu
This is not the ramen you survived on in college. It’s a deliciously spicy Asian noodle soup that’s a big bowl of yum with fried tofu and a flavorful blend of shiitake mushrooms, miso paste and sesame oil.
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Peruvian Egg Drop Soup
All the cold-busting power of chicken soup with a Chinese-Peruvian twist. Peruvian Egg Drop Soup is a filling meal complete with vermicelli noodles, chicken, potatoes, cabbage and ginger with an egg swirled in at the very end.
Jasmine Chicken Soup with Green Tea Soba
This Asian noodle recipe is detox in a bowl. The combination of green tea soba noodles, fennel, jasmine tea and ginger is an explosion of flavor and immune boosters.
Thai Chicken Soup
Coconut milk is the magical ingredient in this scrumptious dish. You’ll feel the heat with chiles, garlic and lemongrass.
Udon Soup with Bok Choy & Poached Egg
Many Asian soups call for egg and it makes such a cozy cold weather meal. Star anise and cinnamon make it even cozier and it smells amazing!
20-Minute Sriracha Ramen Noodle Soup
When you need a last-minute dish that tastes like you’ve been cooking all day, this is it. Not only is it easy to make, it’s also easy on your wallet since you can use the inexpensive packages of ramen. This zesty bowl, topped with a soft-boiled egg would also make a delicious breakfast.
15-Minute Soba Noodle Soup
When you want to whip up something warm and nourishing but don’t have much time, this delicious Soba Noodle Soup saves the day.
Udon with Mushroom Broth Cabbage & Yams
A light, nutritious soup with plenty of veggies makes a particularly picturesque bowl.
Spicy Korean Beef Noodle Soup
Serve this sumptuously spicy Asian noodle recipe at your next dinner party and you’ll have a table of happy and satisfied guests.