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spicy ramen barley soup

Spicy Ramen and Barley Soup

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 Measuring spoons set

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 6 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup barley
  • 2 pack ramen noodles
  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
  • Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute.
  • Add soy sauce and sriracha sauce, mixing well.
  • Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add barley, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms and continue to simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add ramen noodles and cook according to package instructions.
  • Stir in baby spinach until wilted.
  • Drizzle sesame oil and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider adding a dash of fish sauce or miso paste. You can adjust the level of spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of sriracha. To make the soup more hearty, add cooked shredded chicken or tofu. Remember to taste and adjust seasoning as needed throughout the cooking process.
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