Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms

Miso soup with shiitake mushrooms is a traditional Japanese dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This simple yet flavorful soup is made with miso paste, a fermented soybean paste, and dashi, a Japanese soup stock. The addition of shiitake mushrooms adds a rich, earthy flavor and a meaty texture to the soup, making it a satisfying and comforting dish.

Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms
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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

Ingredients

Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms
4 cups vegetable broth
4 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
¼ cup miso paste
4 teaspoons soy sauce
⅓ cup diced firm tofu
2 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Directions

Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms

Step 1

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add the mushrooms, reduce heat to low, and simmer 4 minutes. Stir the miso paste and soy sauce together in a small bowl; add to the broth along with the tofu and continue cooking for 1 minute more. Pour the soup into bowls and top with the green onions to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

92

Calories

3g

Fat

12g

Carbs

6g

Protein

Complement

The umami-rich flavor of miso combined with the earthy and savory taste of shiitake mushrooms creates a delicious and nutritious soup that is often enjoyed as a starter in Japanese cuisine. The soup is typically garnished with thinly sliced green onions and tofu, adding additional layers of flavor and texture. Miso soup with shiitake mushrooms is not only delicious, but also has numerous health benefits, as both miso and shiitake mushrooms are known for their immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. Whether enjoyed on its own or as part of a larger meal, miso soup with shiitake mushrooms is a delightful and comforting dish that is sure to satisfy your taste buds.