Ginger Miso Winter Soup (Print)

Nourishing broth with ginger, miso, and winter vegetables for cozy days.

# Components:

→ Broth Base

01 - 6 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
02 - 2-inch piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
03 - 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
04 - 2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste

→ Vegetables

05 - 1 cup napa cabbage, thinly sliced
06 - 1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
08 - 2 scallions, sliced

→ Garnishes

09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
11 - 1 teaspoon chili oil or dash of chili flakes

→ Optional Add-ins

12 - 7 ounces silken tofu, cubed
13 - 3.5 ounces soba or rice noodles, cooked per package instructions

# Directions:

01 - Bring water or vegetable broth to a gentle simmer in a large pot over medium heat.
02 - Add sliced ginger and garlic to the simmering broth. Let cook for 10 minutes to infuse flavors.
03 - Add napa cabbage, carrot, and shiitake mushrooms. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
04 - Remove pot from heat. Whisk miso paste with a ladle of hot broth in a small bowl until smooth, then return mixture to soup. Avoid boiling to preserve beneficial probiotics.
05 - Add cubed tofu and cooked noodles if using. Let warm through for 2 minutes.
06 - Ladle soup into serving bowls. Top with scallions, sesame seeds, fresh herbs, and chili oil or flakes. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The broth comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day
  • You can customize the vegetables based on whatever is languishing in your crisper drawer
  • Its gentle on sensitive stomachs while still feeling substantial and satisfying
02 -
  • Never boil miso paste directly, as high heat destroys the beneficial probiotics and can make the texture grainy
  • The longer you steep the ginger and garlic, the more intense the flavor becomes, so taste as you go
03 -
  • Keep your miso paste in the refrigerator door where you will remember to use it before it expires
  • Double the ginger if you love spicy, warming flavors or are fighting off a cold
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