Dinner for 1

Shrimp Udon Soup

Name: Shrimp Udon Soup
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 frozen udon; 5 “16/20” jumbo shrimp; 2 1/4 tbsp japanese soy sauce; 1 L cold water; 2 pieces dried kombu; 15 g dried bonito flakes; 1 stalk green onion; large eggs (optional)

Kombu and bonito make a quick broth for udon, shrimp, and green onion in this warm Japanese-style soup.

Typical price

$11.41for 4 servings

$2.85 per serving$11.41 for 4

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

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15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
1servings (the source says 2, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

Japanese Dairy-free Budget Side dishes Lunches Dinners Cold-weather comfort Winter

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Ramen and Asian noodles$0.18/oz typical	2 oz	$0.36Typical price
Shrimp$7.99/lb typical	0.15 lb	$1.25Typical price
Green onions$1.19 each typical	a little	$0.17Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$2.85

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 frozen udon
5 “16/20” jumbo shrimp
2 1/4 tbsp japanese soy sauce
1 L cold water
2 pieces dried kombu
15 g dried bonito flakes
1 stalk green onion
large eggs (optional)

Steps

Place the kombu and cold water in a medium pot and heat for 8 minutes, removing the kombu just before the water boils.
Add the bonito flakes, simmer for 2 minutes, then strain the broth back into the pot.
Stir in the soy sauce and frozen udon, and simmer for 3 minutes.
Add the shrimp and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until opaque and 145 F inside.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with sliced green onion.