
Vegetarian Ramen Noodle Soup
Hot, satisfying noodles, shiitake mushrooms, roasted tofu and vegetables in a savory, umami-rich broth.
Twin Cities food blogger greens & chocolate
Twin Cities food blogger greens & chocolate
Recipe - ST. LOUIS PARK (+Wines & Spirits)

Vegetarian Ramen Noodle Soup
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time55 Minutes
Ingredients
4 large eggs
14 ounces extra firm tofu, cut into cubes
4 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ white onion, diced
8 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons white miso paste
6 cups vegetable broth
8 ounces ramen noodles
2 baby bok choy, halved
4 green onions, chopped
Sesame seeds, for topping
Chili garlic sauce (such as Sriracha)
Directions
- Bring a pot of water to boil.
- Carefully add eggs and boil for 6 minutes for soft boiled. For hard boiled, boil closer to 9 minutes.
- Remove from hot water and immediately place in ice water bath.
- To Bake the Tofu: While water is heating up and eggs are cooking, you can prep the tofu.
- Heat oven to 400 F.
- Cut tofu into bite-sized cubes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and sesame oil; gently toss to combine.
- Spread tofu cubes onto a greased baking sheet.
- Bake tofu for 35-40 minutes until golden.
- To Make the broth and noodles: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook until they have softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add ginger and garlic; cook one more minute.
- Add in rice wine vinegar, miso paste, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add ramen noodles and cook according to package directions, usually between 5-10 minutes.
- For the last 2 minutes, add bok choy and green onions.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with soft boiled eggs, sesame seeds and as much Sriracha as you can handle!
15 minutes
Prep Time
55 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings
Directions
- Bring a pot of water to boil.
- Carefully add eggs and boil for 6 minutes for soft boiled. For hard boiled, boil closer to 9 minutes.
- Remove from hot water and immediately place in ice water bath.
- To Bake the Tofu: While water is heating up and eggs are cooking, you can prep the tofu.
- Heat oven to 400 F.
- Cut tofu into bite-sized cubes. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and sesame oil; gently toss to combine.
- Spread tofu cubes onto a greased baking sheet.
- Bake tofu for 35-40 minutes until golden.
- To Make the broth and noodles: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook until they have softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add ginger and garlic; cook one more minute.
- Add in rice wine vinegar, miso paste, remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add ramen noodles and cook according to package directions, usually between 5-10 minutes.
- For the last 2 minutes, add bok choy and green onions.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Top with soft boiled eggs, sesame seeds and as much Sriracha as you can handle!