Chicken Udon Noodle Soup
Chicken Udon Noodle Soup brings together a gingery, garlicky broth with tender chicken, bok choy, and shiitake for a comforting bowl with depth and aroma. Chewy udon noodles soak up the savory stock, while fresh sprouts, green onion, and cilantro add brightness and crunch. Ideal for a cozy dinner when you want something warming yet vibrant.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Udon Noodle Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 49
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a pot over medium-high heat, bring the chicken stock, ginger, chili powder, and garlic to a boil.
- 3
Stir in the chicken, bok choy, and mushrooms; lower the heat and simmer gently for 3 minutes.
- 4
Add the noodles and cook for 4 minutes.
- 5
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with bean sprouts, green onion, dried onion, and cilantro.
- Calories 452.18 kcal High 23%
- Protein 23.94 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 90.11 g 33%
- Total Fat 1.04 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 15.18 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 1103.2 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 4.93 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 5.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 76.55 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.4 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 526.07 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 93.55 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 52.03 mg Good Source 58%
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Udon Noodle Soup is a Japanese dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Bok Choy, Chicken Stock, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 452.18 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Udon Noodle Soup?
- It is a Japanese soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Udon Noodle Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Bok Choy, Chicken Stock, Chili Powder, Dried Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Udon Noodle Soup?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Udon Noodle Soup?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 452.18 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Udon Noodle Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken Udon Noodle Soup healthy?
- Chicken Udon Noodle Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 452.18 calories and 23.94 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1103.2 mg (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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