Curry Udon
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
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3 carrots, cut into bite-size pieces
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1 small onion, cut into bite-size pieces
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3 tablespoons water
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons red curry powder
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5 cups hot vegetable stock
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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2 teaspoons maple syrup
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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.