Ginger flavored ground pork marries with a super tasty broth, lots of veggies, egg noodles, and a perfectly boiled egg for a dinner that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Pork and miso noodle soup comes together quickly and packs well for lunch the next day.
Pork and Miso Noodle Soup
That's the absolute beauty of this recipe.
Nothing super fancy is required, other than the miso paste, and you can find that in most regular supermarkets these days.
Plus you can switch up the veggies for what you have on hand without too
What Ingredients Do We Need For Noodle Miso Soup?
At first glance it may look like we need a lot for this recipe to get going, but it's mostly staples, and the rest can easily be attained from a regular supermarket, so no need to go hunting for anything fancy.
You will need:
- Garlic: we stick to fresh around here, but you can use the prepared variety if you prefer;
- Ginger: remove the skin from the ginger using a spoon before grating;
- Pork Mince: otherwise known as ground pork, this is easily found in the supermarket or the butcher;
- Mirin and tamari: you can sub the tamari for some soy sauce if that is what you have. Be mindful though, as some soy sauce will be a lot stronger than others, so look for the low sodium version so as not to end up with a super salty soup;
- Miso paste: look for white shiro miso to ensure you end up with a clear broth;
- Chicken Stock: you can sub in vegetable stock if needed, and again, be sure to look for a low salt version, otherwise you can end up with a super salty broth;
- Eggs: I stick to free range, and organic if they are available;
- Egg Noodles: alternatively sub in soba noodles or udon noodles;
- Veggies of choice: bok choy, bean sprouts, baby spinach, bamboo shoots, green onions, fresh ginger, mushrooms all work well.
For toppings, I also have some shredded nori (otherwise known as sushi paper), some sesame seeds, and some fresh chilies, spring onions, and ramen eggs.
My Favourite Miso and Stock Options
When choosing a miso paste I look for a brand that is organic, non-GMO, and contains no msg.
You should be able to find some in the Asian section of your local supermarket.
You can use normal homemade or store-bought stock for this soup.
However, when I want something extra nourishing, usually in the colder months when I can feel a cold coming on, I tend to use a bone broth.
What Else Can I Do With Pork Mince?
For some reason unbeknownst to me, this is the question I get asked most frequently by email subscribers.
I think pork mince must be one of those ingredients people buy and then have no idea what to do with.
To help you out I have put together this super handy roundup of great recipes which use pork mince.
I hope it helps.
If you have any more ideas then feel free to leave a comment below and I will include them in the post.
Recipe
Spicy Pork and Miso Noodle Soup
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 green shallots thinly sliced
- ¼ cup white shiro miso paste
- 6 cups chicken stock reduced sodium
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
- 400 grams pork mince
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or other chilli sauce of choice more to taste if required
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon mirin
- ¼ cup tamari reduced sodium
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 500 grams egg noodles or noodles of choice prepared according to package directions
- 2 cups baby spinach or chopped baby bok choy
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 4 soft boiled eggs peeled
- sesame seeds and shredded nori to serve
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and shallot, stir and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add miso and stock, and bring to a boil.2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 2 green shallots, ¼ cup white shiro miso paste, 6 cups chicken stock
- While that is coming to the boil prepare the egg noodles according to the instructions on the packet.
- Boil your eggs until they reach the level of doneness you prefer (see notes).
- In a separate medium saucepan heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and stir-fry for 1 minute or until fragrant. Add the pork mince and cook, breaking the mince up with a wooden spoon, for about 8 minutes or until crisp and browned all over. Stir through the sriracha.1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 400 grams pork mince, 1 tablespoon sriracha or other chilli sauce of choice
- Once boiling, add the rice vinegar, mirin, tamari, and sesame oil to the miso broth and stir.2 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 tablespoon mirin, ¼ cup tamari, 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Divide the prepared noodles among 4 bowls. Top with the miso broth, add a large spoonful of the mince mixture, a handful of baby spinach, a handful of bean sprouts and a soft boiled egg cut in half.500 grams egg noodles, 2 cups baby spinach or chopped baby bok choy, 1 cup bean sprouts, 4 soft boiled eggs
- Top with sesame seeds and nori and serve with extra sriracha on the side for those who like it with more spice.sesame seeds and shredded nori
Notes
- 5 minutes: set white and runny yolk.
- 6 minutes: liquid yolk – a little less oozy.
- 7 minutes: almost set.
- 8 minutes: softly set.
- 10 minutes: hard-boiled egg.
Nutrition
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Gela says
I made this yesterday for lunch and I had the best time devouring it. I love the combination of flavors and the richness of the soup!
Nicole says
This looks incredible! I love soups like this. I would eat several servings of this soup.
Karyl Henry says
This soup looks fabulous! Even though we're getting into the heat of summer, I would totally enjoy a big bowl of that right now. I love ground pork, and always have it in the fridge, so I'm absolutely going to have to make it
Rebecca Blackwell says
YUM! This looks so good! My daughters and I are Pho fanatics, and while I know this is NOT the same thing, I'm thinking that if you love Pho, there's a pretty good chance you'd love this to. I'm totally going to make this for them soon. Thanks so much for sharing!
Donna says
You will definitely enjoy this if you enjoy Pho!
Lori | The Kitchen Whisperer says
As I get older I find myself gravitating to soup all hours of the day, all year long. I’m seriously loving this recipe and the fact that it takes only 15 minutes to make!
I cannot wait to try to this as it looks absolutely delicious!
Donna says
Me too, it doesn't matter the weather, soup always makes me feel so good!
Kelly Anthony says
What a stellar combination! Pork and miso noodle soup sounds like the perfect weeknight meal! Quick to come together and totally delicious!
Sharon says
This spicy pork and miso soup looks so fantastic! This would make an amazing lunch.
Donna says
I have the leftovers for lunch all the time, so yummy!
Amanda Mason says
What a perfect lunch recipe!! I've never made anything with pork minced pork so now I'm totally inspired to make this soup!! I love that you added bean sprouts to this soup. Seriously - can't WAIT to make this!!
Donna says
Hope you love it as much as we do!
Jenni LeBaron says
I love a good noodle soup like this. The flavors you've used really create the perfect balance of umami and the best part is that I can have this made in such a short time!
Veena Azmanov says
Soup is my Dinner option. This soup is wholesome and a perfect meal too. Delicious and yum.
Heather says
Oh goodness a bowl of noodles is so up my alley. I've never used miso paste, so I can't wait to grab some at the store and give ti a whirl.
Donna says
It's so good, we use it in everything!
Deseree says
I made this last night and it was amazing! It had just the right amount of heat and was perfect for a rainy night like we had. I will be making this again soon.
Donna says
Oh yay that makes me so happy 🙂 Definitely the right food for a rainy night!!
molly says
This looks so tasty! I will definitely need to try it soon.
Donna says
Hope you enjoy!!