Description
A comforting and nutritious carrot and miso soup that warms both the body and spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Carrots, washed and sliced
- 3 tablespoons Miso paste
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, diced
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh Ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup Dried seaweed (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and peel the carrots, then slice them into thin rounds. Dice the onion and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Add Carrots: Stir in the sliced carrots and sauté for another 5 minutes.
- Incorporate Miso: Mix the miso paste with a ladle of hot broth until smooth, then add it back into the pot with the remaining broth.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Final Touches: If using, add seaweed during the last 5 minutes of cooking and adjust seasonings.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with green onions and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Notes
For added creaminess, consider using non-dairy milk or leafy greens for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: soup, vegan, carrot, miso, comfort food, healthy