Curry Udon

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Udon noodles are added to a thick vegetable broth flavored with curry powder and soy sauce in this quick and easy Japanese-inspired soup.

Ingredients

3 carrots, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small onion, cut into bite-size pieces
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons red curry powder
5 cups hot vegetable stock
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons maple syrup
8 ounces udon noodles, or more to taste

Directions

1 Place carrots and onion in a microwave-safe bowl; add water. Cover and microwave on high until tender, about 4 minutes.
2 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Whisk in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour to form a paste, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in curry powder. Whisk in hot vegetable stock slowly until incorporated and smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir steamed carrots and onion, soy sauce, and maple syrup into the curry broth.
3 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook udon noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender yet firm to the bite, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain. Add noodles to curry broth.