Butternut Squash Miso Noodle Soup with Kale and Edamame

Yes, I know that title says almost every ingredient that is in this soup, but I really didn’t think it was fair to leave anything out!

Just like the title says, this miso soup is packed full of soba noodles, butternut squash, kale, and edamame. Lots of warm comforting goodness to get you through a chilly fall or winter day, or maybe a bad cold. I like my noodle soup spicy, and I think the heat pairs great with the sweetness of the butternut squash here, so I’ve added crushed red pepper flakes, but you could certainly leave them out if you’d prefer.

Butternut Squash Miso Noodle Soup with Kale and Edamame (Inspired by Nava Atlas’s Miso-Butternut Squash Soup)
4-6 cups water
1 unsalted vegetable bouillon cube (I use Harvest Sun)
A quarter-sized bunch of soba noodles, broken in half
1 cup frozen shelled edamame
1/2 – 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, but recommended)
2 cups cooked butternut squash, cut into bite-size cubes*
1/2 bunch (2 large stems) kale, washed and chopped
1-2 tbsp miso paste
Roasted sesame seeds to garnish

*To roast squash, peel and cut into 1 inch cubes, spread on a baking sheet, and bake at 400°F for 30-40 minutes, stirring halfway through. You want the squash to be fork-tender, but not overcooked, or it will fall apart in your soup (though it would still taste great). You can also steam the squash, but I’ve never done it so I’m not going to tell you how.

Bring water to boil in a pot. Add the soba noodles, edamame, bouillon cube, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the boiling water, and boil over medium-high heat until the noodles are cooked. Reduce to low heat. Scoop some of the hot broth into a small bowl or cup, whisk the miso paste into it, then transfer back to the pot. Stir the butternut squash and kale into the soup, cover, and let simmer on low for a few minutes, until kale has wilted and the squash is warm. Sprinkle roasted sesame seeds over each bowl before serving. Enjoy!