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
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 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

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 25 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Sautéing

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: February 09, 2024

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.

Additional

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!