A warm, steamy bowl filled with clear, rich, amber-colored miso broth with floating noodles, tofu cubes, baby spinach, and colorful carrot slices. Drizzled with a vibrant red pomegranate reduction and sprinkled with pomegranate arils on top for a pop of color and crunch, alongside a hint of green from the green onions and a side of grilled sourdough bread.

Pomegranate-Drizzled Miso Noodle Soup

Name: Pomegranate-Drizzled Miso Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: pomegranate, 2 whole juiced and seeded; tofu, 1 block pressed and cubed; miso paste, 4 tablespoons; ramen noodles, 4 blocks; baby spinach, 2 cups washed; carrots, 2 peeled and thinly sliced; green onions, 4 thinly sliced; sourdough bread, 4 slices grilled; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; salt, to taste

Category Quick and Easy

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Style Japanese

Technique Sauteeing

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: December 27, 2023

Inspired by Japanese cuisine, this quick and easy recipe introduces an unexpected twist by featuring the vibrant pomegranate. The tartness of the pomegranate balances exquisitely against the umami of the miso broth, while the warmth of the dish is perfect for the cooler temperature.

Ingredients (for 4)

Pomegranate - 2 whole - juiced and seeded
Tofu - 1 block - pressed and cubed
Miso paste - 4 tablespoons
Ramen noodles - 4 blocks
Baby spinach - 2 cups - washed
Carrots - 2 - peeled and thinly sliced
Green onions - 4 - thinly sliced
Sourdough bread - 4 slices - grilled
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🔥🥦

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté cubed tofu until golden brown. Remove the tofu and set it aside for later.
Step 2 - 🥘💧🍲

In the same pot, add miso paste and stir until dissolved in the hot oil. Pour 8 cups of water into the pot and bring the broth to a simmer.
Step 3 - 🍜🥕🍃

Include ramen noodles, tofu, sliced carrots, and baby spinach to the simmering broth, and allow to cook for about 5-7 minutes until the noodles are cooked.
Step 4 - 🍯🔥🍷

In parallel, reduce the pomegranate juice in a separate saucepan until it achieves the consistency of a syrup.
Step 5 - 🥣🍜🌱

Ladle the ramen soup into bowls, drizzle with pomegranate reduction, and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and slices of green onions.
Step 6 - 🥖🔥🥣

Make sure to accompany the ramen with a side of grilled sourdough bread.

Additional

Try adding some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. If you're not a fan of tofu, switch it out with shredded roast chicken. The kids can help press the tofu, and wash the spinach. Cooking together is a great way to bond as a family, all while preparing a meal that's as delicious as it is beautiful!