Soba Noodle Broth Bowls

These Soba Noodle Broth Bowls are a tasty Panera Bread copycat. They’re so easy to make at home with kale slaw and chicken!

Ingredients and substitutions

• Chicken breasts – use any type of protein like cooked shrimp, tofu or lentils.
• Olive oil – use any neutral cooking oil like avocado or canola oil.
• Chili powder – make your own using a blend of paprika, cumin and cayenne.
• Salt & pepper – to taste.
• Onion – white onion, yellow onion or shallots would all work.
• Mixed mushrooms – use any combination of mushrooms of your choice.
• Ginger – if you don’t have any fresh ginger, use a bit of ground ginger powder instead.
• Garlic – freshly minced garlic and jarred minced garlic can both be used.
• Chicken broth – swap out for some vegetable broth instead.
• Soy sauce – coconut aminos or tamari are the best substitutes here.
• Soba noodles – rice noodles would also work.
• Shelled edamame – feel free to leave this out or swap out for another veggie of your choice.
• Kale slaw mix – use a regular coleslaw mix instead.

How to make soba noodle broth bowls

1. Bake the chicken.
2. Sauté the onion and mushrooms.
3. Add the ginger and garlic.
4. Stir in the broth and soy sauce.
5. Add in the noodles.
6. Top the soup with kale slaw, edamame and chicken.
7. Serve and enjoy!

Making these bowls vegetarian

Looking for a vegetarian option? With a few easy substitutes, this soup can be made vegetarian-friendly. You’ll still get plenty of protein, too!

Swap out the chicken breasts for tofu or lentils. Cook the protein separately like you would with the chicken, then add it in right at the end.

Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth or a vegetable bouillon cube dissolved in boiling water.

Add in some extra veggies if you want – either frozen defrosted veggies or fresh veggies will work!

Frequently Asked Questions

Storing and reheating

You can store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days, though I'd recommend you enjoy these bowls fresh. The noodles may soak up some extra liquid so be prepared to add more broth as you reheat in the microwave. You can microwave for 2-3 minutes to revive them, top with some fresh slaw and voila!

Freezing the chicken

Unfortunately, you can’t freeze the soup, but you can freeze the chicken! Freeze the chicken in airtight containers or Ziploc bags for up to 3 months. The night before you make this soup, let the chicken defrost in the fridge overnight then add it to the soup as normal.

More easy soup recipes

• Homemade Pho
• Chicken Wild Rice Soup
• Miso Soba Noodle Bowls with Tofu

Meal prep tools for this recipe

• Order some soba noodles here.
• I also love these glass meal prep bowls for reheating this soup in individual portions.