In a large pot, heat your olive oil over medium heat.
Add in your garlic and ginger. Saute for a minute or so until fragrant. Add in your miso paste and stir around for a minute.
Add in your kale and toss around a bit.
Pour in your chicken broth.
Add in your shitake mushrooms and your chicken meat. Let simmer until the mushrooms are tender and flavours have mingled a bit.
Taste and season with a little sesame oil and soy sauce.
Add in a little chopped cilantro if you like.
Put a little cooked udon noodles in each bowl. Top with the soup. Garnish with hot sauce, limes and extra cilantro if you like.