Description
Carrot & Miso Soup is your go-to comfort dish, perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings with friends. This vibrant soup combines the natural sweetness of fresh carrots with the umami richness of miso, creating a warm and inviting bowl that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. With its creamy texture and bright color, this soup not only satisfies your taste buds but also makes for an eye-catching presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and chopped
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons miso paste (preferably white or yellow)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add chopped carrots and grated ginger; sauté for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Blend soup until smooth using an immersion blender (or regular blender).
- In a separate bowl, dissolve miso paste with hot soup, then stir back into the pot.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with optional toppings like green onions or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg