Ginger Miso Winter Soup (Print Version)

Light, restorative broth with fresh ginger, miso, and winter vegetables for chilly days.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make:

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 allow flavors to infuse.
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 stir back into 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 bowls. Top with scallions, toasted sesame seeds, fresh herbs, and chili oil or flakes as desired. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The warmth from fresh ginger lingers longer than any tea Ive ever made
  • It comes together in thirty minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • Something about miso and mushrooms together feels like being hugged from the inside
02 -
  • Never let miso boil or those wonderful gut-healthy probiotics disappear, and the flavor can turn unpleasantly bitter
  • Taste the broth before adding any extra salt because miso brands vary wildly in sodium content
  • The soup thickens slightly as it sits, so add a splash of water when reheating leftovers
03 -
  • Use a microplane to grate a little extra fresh ginger into each bowl for an aromatic finish
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for two minutes until fragrant before sprinkling them on top
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