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Ginger Miso Brothy Soup

Ginger Miso Brothy Soup for a Cozy, Gut-Friendly Meal

This Ginger Miso Brothy Soup is a comforting, gut-friendly meal packed with nourishing ingredients and flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 1 medium Onion Adds a sweet base flavor
  • 3 cloves Garlic Enhances flavor with a pungent aroma
  • 1 inches Ginger The main aromatic that adds warmth and spice
  • 1 medium Fresno Pepper Introduces delightful heat
  • 3 stalks Spring Onions Provides freshness and extra flavor
  • 1/2 cup Dried Mushrooms (shiitake) Boosts the broth’s umami flavor
  • 3.5 cups Water
  • 1 cup Miso Paste Delivers rich umami and probiotic benefits
For the Tofu
  • 14 ounces Tofu Use super firm tofu for shredding
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Adds a nutty depth
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish and crunchy texture
For the Base
  • 1 cup Rice Serves as a filling base

Equipment

  • medium pot
  • Baking tray
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare the tofu. Grate tofu onto a lined baking tray, drizzle with tamari and vinegar, and sprinkle with cornstarch and sesame seeds. Bake for 15 minutes, tossing halfway through.
  2. In a pot, heat sesame oil and add chopped onions. Sauté for 5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic, ginger, Fresno pepper, and spring onions, cooking for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in dried shiitake mushrooms and water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes for flavors to meld.
  4. In a bowl, mix miso paste with water and sesame oil until smooth. Add to the broth along with lemon zest and juice.
  5. Serve by adding rice to bowls, ladling broth around it, and topping with crispy tofu. Garnish with spring onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 18gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Always add miso paste at low heat towards the end of cooking to maintain its probiotics. Store the broth and tofu separately to keep textures intact.

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