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In just 30 minutes, this filling ramen soup is ready to serve. A traditional dish with a spicy kick, this classic miso ramen soup is a weeknight lifesaver.
Servings: 2 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 packages ramen noodles
Spicy Miso Ramen Broth
- 3 tablespoons miso paste
- 2 teaspoons chili bean paste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 1 shallot minced
- 1/4 pound ground pork
- 2 cups chicken stock I used reduced sodium
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 green onions
- salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- 2 soft-boiled eggs
- chopped green onions
Instructions
Make Spicy Miso Broth
- Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic, ginger, and shallot, and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add ground pork, and stir-fry until no longer pink.
- Add chili bean paste and miso paste. Stir fry with the meat.
- Add chicken stock, soy sauce, and green onions.
- Cover and bring to a boil. Remove the lid, lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. (While you are waiting, you can make ramen noodles.)
- Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste. You can add more chili bean paste if you’d like your soup to be extra spicy. Stir lightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
Cook Ramen Noodles
- Cook ramen noodles al dente according to the instructions on the package.
- When the noodles are cooked, drain completely and divide the noodles into 2 bowls.
Add Toppings
- Pour the ramen soup on top of the noodles, and add toppings such as soft-boiled eggs and green onions. Serve and enjoy!