Chicken Udon Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 package Udon noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups cooked chicken, cubed
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon mirin
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the chicken, chicken broth, soy sauce, and mirin to the pot and bring to a boil.
4. Add the Udon noodles and cook for 5 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the sesame oil.
6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the chopped cilantro.

Interesting Facts

• Udon noodles are a type of thick wheat-flour noodle that originated in China.
• Mirin is a sweet rice wine that is often used in Japanese cooking.
• Sesame oil is used as a flavoring agent in many Asian cuisines.