A warm bowl filled halfway with a golden broth, visibly aromatic with essences of miso, garlic, and ginger. Freshly sliced shiitake mushrooms and vibrant green leek float on top. A thin slice of lemon perched delicately on one side of the bowl, adds a burst of color and elevates the aesthetics of the dish.

Garlic-Ginger Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushroom and Leek

Name: Garlic-Ginger Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushroom and Leek
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 cloves Garlic minced; 1-inch Ginger grated; 3 tablespoons Miso paste; 200 grams Shiitake mushrooms thinly sliced; 1 large Leek cleaned, and cut into thin roundels; 1 Lemon thinly sliced; 4 cups Vegetable stock; 1 tablespoon Sesame oil; 2 tablespoons Soy sauce; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper

A piping hot, aromatic, umami-rich garlic-ginger miso soup.

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily recipe · February 09, 2024

A little about this dish

This recipe brings a fresh twist to a classic Japanese staple. Our star ingredient, Garlic, is known for its robust flavor, which we've infused into this luscious garlic-ginger miso soup. We've layered this with seasonal shiitake mushrooms and leek to add a delightful earthiness, and sprinkled with a thin slice of lemon for a zingy contrast.

Ingredients (for 4)

Garlic — 4 cloves — minced
Ginger — 1-inch — grated
Miso paste — 3 tablespoons
Shiitake mushrooms — 200 grams — thinly sliced
Leek — 1 large — cleaned, and cut into thin roundels
Lemon — 1 — thinly sliced
Vegetable stock — 4 cups
Sesame oil — 1 tablespoon
Soy sauce — 2 tablespoons
Salt — to taste
Pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🍯🔥🥣

Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté until fragrant.
Step 2 — 🍄🥬🥘

Add the thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms and leek roundels to the pot, cook until they soften.
Step 3 — 🍲🥣🥢

In a separate bowl, combine the miso paste with a little hot vegetable stock until it becomes a smooth mixture.
Step 4 — 💧🍲🌶️

Pour the miso mix into the pot, along with the rest of the vegetable stock, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Step 5 — ⏲️🔥🥘

Let it simmer for 15-20 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
Step 6 — 🍋💫🍵

Serve hot, garnished with a slice of fresh lemon.

A final fox tip

This comforting soup is perfect for the chilly nights! Miso is traditional Japanese seasoning produced by fermenting soybeans and has various health benefits. Modifications: You can add tofu or chicken for extra protein. Got kids? Let them help with prepping the vegetables. They'll love pressing the garlic through a garlic press!