Description

This Cleansing Winter Vegetable Miso Soup is a comforting and nutrient-rich recipe perfect for detoxifying your body during the cold months. Made with a delicious blend of seasonal vegetables, miso paste, and tofu, it offers a hearty yet light vegan and gluten-free option that is simple to prepare and packed with probiotics and antioxidants.

Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced

Vegetables

2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 small parsnip, peeled and diced
1 cup chopped napa cabbage
1 small turnip, peeled and diced
1 small sweet potato, peeled and cubed

Broth and Seasonings

4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 tablespoons white miso paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste

Finishing Ingredients

2 green onions, sliced
½ block firm tofu, cubed
A handful of baby spinach or kale

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Instructions

Sauté Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and thinly sliced onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and the onion becomes translucent.
Add Vegetables: Incorporate the sliced carrots, diced parsnip, diced turnip, cubed sweet potato, and chopped napa cabbage into the pot. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally to lightly soften the vegetables.
Simmer Broth: Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Incorporate Miso: In a small bowl, whisk the white miso paste with a ladleful of hot broth until it forms a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the pot carefully to preserve the probiotics.
Add Seasonings and Tofu: Stir in soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, and cubed tofu into the soup. Allow it to simmer gently for another 2–3 minutes.
Wilt Greens: Add the baby spinach or kale and stir just until wilted, preserving their vibrant color and nutrients.
Season and Garnish: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve garnished with the sliced green onions for a fresh finishing touch.

Notes

Do not boil the miso after adding it to preserve its probiotic benefits.
Customize with seasonal vegetables like daikon, leeks, or mushrooms for added variety.
For a more filling meal, add soba noodles or cooked brown rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 190
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 0mg