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Red Lentil Miso Soup – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Red Lentil Miso Soup

A beautiful fusion of a classic, hearty lentil soup with the deep, savory, umami flavor of Japanese miso. This nourishing and satisfying soup is simple, quick, and the perfect wholesome meal to cozy up with.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cup
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL / 0.5 fl oz) coconut or olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (500 mL) diced carrots
  • 5 cups (1200 ml) (1.25 L) water
  • 1 cup (250 mL) red lentils, picked over and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) ground cumin
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL / 1 fl oz) dark miso
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) salt
  • for the Best Lentil Miso Soup
  • For a deeper flavor, toast the ground cumin in the dry pot for 30 seconds until fragrant before adding the oil and onions.
  • Temper the miso by mixing it with warm (not boiling) soup liquid before adding it to the pot. This protects its beneficial live cultures.
  • For a creamier consistency, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some texture from the carrots and lentils.
  • Brighten the finished soup with a garnish of fresh cilantro, chopped scallions, or a swirl of toasted sesame oil before serving.

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the diced onion for 3 to 5 minutes, until it becomes soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and diced carrots, and cook for another 3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Add the water, rinsed red lentils, and ground cumin. Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. The soup is ready when the lentils have softened and started to disintegrate, thickening the soup.
  6. In a small bowl, place the miso and salt. Ladle a small amount of the warm soup liquid into the bowl and stir vigorously until the miso dissolves into a smooth, lump-free paste.
  7. Pour the miso mixture back into the soup pot and stir to combine.
  8. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 9gFat: 3g

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