Maitake soba noodle soup
Maitake soba noodle soup is a Japanese-style noodle dish featuring earthy maitake mushrooms served in a savory, umami-rich broth, typically made with dashi, soy sauce, and mirin. It is a comforting, plant-forward meal that highlights the delicate texture of buckwheat noodles and the meaty, frilly maitake mushroom.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderately high in carbohydrates from the soba noodles, with a balanced amount of plant-based protein and minimal fat. It provides key nutrients like manganese, copper, and selenium, with a typical serving containing roughly 350-450 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 62 g |
| Fat | 6 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 920 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Selenium | 12 mcg |
| Potassium | 310 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 3.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.2 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
Per 1 bowl (400 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Maitake mushrooms, known as 'hen of the woods,' are prized in Japanese cuisine for their rich, savory flavor and are believed to support immune health. Soba noodles, made from buckwheat, are a traditional Japanese food that is naturally gluten-free (when 100% buckwheat) and provides a nutty, earthy taste.
