A dark ceramic bowl filled with a golden soup, garnished with green pak choi leaves, charred corn kernels, and finely sliced leeks. The steam dancing from the soup adds a cozy aura. A lime wedge on the side ready to be squeezed.

Asian-Inspired Leek & Corn Soup with Miso

Name: Asian-Inspired Leek & Corn Soup with Miso
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: medium size leeks, 2 white and light green parts finely chopped; Fresh Sweet Corn cob, 1 kernels separated; small bunches of pak choi, 2 leaves separated; White Miso Paste, 2 tablespoons; ginger, 1 inch grated; garlic cloves, 2 finely chopped; Vegetable broth, 4 cups; Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon; lime, 1 cut into wedges; Sesame oil, 2 tablespoons; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste

Category Soup

Prep 20 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: December 24, 2023

A warm fusion soup for a cool evening. The key ingredients are leeks, fresh corn, pak choi, and lime, blended into an Asian-inspired miso broth. It's light yet profoundly flavorful, with a pleasant balance of sweet and savory.

Ingredients (for 2)

Medium size leeks - 2 - white and light green parts finely chopped
Fresh sweet corn cob - 1 - kernels separated
Small bunches of pak choi - 2 - leaves separated
White miso paste - 2 tablespoons
Ginger - 1 inch - grated
Garlic cloves - 2 - finely chopped
Vegetable broth - 4 cups
Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
Lime - 1 - cut into wedges
Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🧅🔥

Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, ginger, and garlic and sauté until leeks are soft.
Step 2 - 🥄🍜🔄

Stir in miso paste until it is fully integrated with the veggies.
Step 3 - 🌽🔥😋

Add fresh sweet corn kernels and sauté for a few minutes until they start to char.
Step 4 - 🥣💧🔥

Pour in the vegetable broth and bring the soup to a simmer.
Step 5 - 🥬🍜🧂

Toss in the pak choi leaves and season with soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
Step 6 - ⏲️🔥🍵

Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until everything is thoroughly cooked.
Step 7 - 🍲🔥🍋

Serve hot, garnished with fresh lime wedges.

Additional

Fun fact: Leeks belong to the same family as onions and garlic but have a milder, sweeter flavor. If you prefer a spicier soup, add a chopped chili or sprinkle some chili flakes before serving! Kids can help with washing the vegetables or setting the table.