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Hearty Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Hearty Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup

Transform the classic Japanese miso soup into a hearty, satisfying one-pot meal with earthy shiitake mushrooms, wholesome brown rice, and a medley of vegetables. This soup is both deeply nourishing and bursting with umami flavor from dark miso.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 7 cup
Calories: 121
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 5 ounces (150 g / 5.3 oz) shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL / 1 fl oz) coconut or olive oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced carrots
  • 6 cups (1440 ml) (1.5 L) water or vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) brown rice
  • 2 teaspoons (10 mL / 0.3 fl oz) dried marjoram
  • 2 teaspoons (10 mL / 0.3 fl oz) dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) dark miso
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped fresh parsley
  • Never boil miso paste. Adding it at the end with the heat off preserves its delicate flavor and beneficial probiotics.
  • For extra protein and texture, add cubed firm tofu or edamame during the last 5-10 minutes of simmering.
  • To prevent mushy rice in leftovers, cook the brown rice separately and add it to each bowl just before serving.

Method
 

  1. Prep the mushrooms: Wash the shiitake mushrooms, remove and discard the tough stems, then thinly slice the caps.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
  3. Add the onion and mushrooms and cook for 3-5 minutes until their moisture evaporates.
  4. Stir in the garlic and carrots and cook for 3 more minutes.
  5. Simmer the soup: Add the water or stock, brown rice, marjoram, and thyme. Increase heat to bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  6. Temper the miso: In a small bowl, whisk the miso with about 1/2 cup / 125 mL of the hot soup broth until it forms a smooth paste.
  7. Finish and serve: Remove the soup from the heat.
  8. Stir in the miso paste and fresh parsley.
  9. Serve at once.

Nutrition

Calories: 121kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 5g

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