Miso mushroom soup

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5 from 1 vote

Make a warming, nutritious and delightfully umami Japanese miso mushroom soup in just 15 minutes.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Japanese

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 142kcal

Author: Helen

Equipment

Ingredients

1.75 cups dashi or vegetable stock (Note 1)
1-2 tbsp miso paste (Note 2)
1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)
1 tbsp butter
2 cups mushrooms trimmed, cleaned and thinly sliced (Note 3)
2 cloves garlic crushed

Optional

2 servings cooked rice (note 1)
2 poached eggs
scallions finely chopped

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Instructions

Set a frying pan to a high heat, add the oil and fry the mushrooms until slightly brown.
Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic, fry for a a couple more minutes until fragrant and set aside.
Heat and add the dashi or stock on a medium heat until it starts to boil.
Remove the pan from the heat, add the miso paste and whisk until combined.
Add the cooked mushrooms to the soup and serve immediately.
Optional: Add rice, poached eggs and scallions to turn it into a hearty meal.

Notes

Dashi: You can use veg stock instead of dashi. This provides a different flavour profile compared to traditional dashi, but it can still result in a delicious and comforting soup. It's also a great way to make the soup vegetarian/vegan.
Miso: Use white, yellow or red depending on your preference. Scroll up to the section on which miso paste to use to find out more.
Mushrooms: For ease, I often use a packet of mixed Asian mushrooms that typically contains oyster and white & brown shimeji. Feel free to use a combination of mushrooms depending on your preference. Scroll up to the Which are the best types of mushrooms to use for miso soup? section for more information.

Storage:

Allow it to cool to room temperature and transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, use the stovetop or microwave, being cautious not to boil it, and adjust the seasoning as needed.

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