A deep, white bowl filled with a golden, steamy broth served on a dark slate placemat. Slices of pinkish-hued radish, verdant snow peas, and earth-toned shiitake mushrooms are scattered amidst buckwheat soba noodles. On top, there are three seared scallops, bronze and slightly caramelized, decorated with tiny green flecks of spring onion. An ornate spoon rests on the side of the plate.

Miso Soba Noodle Soup with Winter Veg and Scallops

Name: Miso Soba Noodle Soup with Winter Veg and Scallops
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: cleaned and dried scallops, 6 None; soba noodles, 150g None; dashi stock, 700ml None; miso paste, 2 tablespoons None; soy sauce, to taste None; winter veggies (Snow Peas, Radishes, Shiitake Mushrooms), 1 cup sliced; spring onions, 2 thinly sliced; vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons None; salt, to taste None; pepper, to taste None

Category Main Course

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Boiling

Diet Friendly Pescatarian

Daily Recipe: February 02, 2025

This recipe marries the vibrancy of Japanese cuisine with the cozy comfort needed on a chilly day. A beautiful, brothy bowl of Miso Soba Noodle Soup with Delicate Winter Veg and Pan-Seared Scallops. It's not your typical miso soup though, featuring Dashi, a traditional Japanese stock that forms the basis of many soups and stews. We're also adding winter veggies and scallops for a burst of freshness and a luxurious twist.

Ingredients (for 2)

Cleaned and dried scallops - 6 - None
Soba noodles - 150g - None
Dashi stock - 700ml - None
Miso paste - 2 tablespoons - None
Soy sauce - to taste - None
Winter veggies (snow peas, radishes, shiitake mushrooms) - 1 cup - sliced
Spring onions - 2 - thinly sliced
Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons - None
Salt - to taste - None
Pepper - to taste - None

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥘🔥🥄

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a saucepan. Add the miso paste and cook on low heat for 2 minutes.
Step 2 - 🍲🔥🌡

Add Dashi stock to the saucepan, raise the heat and bring it to a boil.
Step 3 - 🌡🥕🍲

Reduce heat, add the sliced winter veggies into the saucepan and simmer until they become tender.
Step 4 - 🍜💦🍽

In a separate pot, cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Then drain and rinse them in cold water.
Step 5 - 🍜🥘🥣

Add the cooked soba noodles to the soup in saucepan.
Step 6 - 🔥🍳🧂

Heat the remaining oil in a separate pan over high heat. Season the scallops with salt and pepper. Sear them on each side for about 2 minutes until they turn golden brown.
Step 7 - 🥘🍜🥢

Pour the soup with noodles into a bowl, place the seared scallops on top and sprinkle with sliced spring onions.

Additional

Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting soybeans, which is a source of protein and rich in vitamins and minerals. You can switch up the vegetables according to what's available. Feel free to replace scallops with tofu for a vegetarian option. Even kids can participate by helping to wash and prepare the vegetables.