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Miso Broth

A warm bowl of Miso Broth to soothe and comfort during chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup miso paste white or yellow
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 green onion sliced
  • 1 inch ginger sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Optional: sliced mushrooms tofu, or seaweed for serving

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and chop the green onion, ginger, and garlic.
  2. In a medium-sized pot, pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced ginger and minced garlic to the simmering broth.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the miso paste with a bit of the hot broth to create a slurry.
  5. Stir the miso slurry back into the pot.
  6. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, giving it a good stir.
  7. Let the broth simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and strain out ginger slices if desired. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and any optional toppings.

Notes

Always dissolve miso in a small amount of broth before adding it to avoid clumps.