Description
Chicken Miso Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish combining tender shredded chicken, a variety of fresh vegetables, and aromatic ginger and garlic in a savory miso broth. This easy-to-make soup is rich in protein and nutrients, perfect for a nourishing meal that can be ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 medium white or yellow onion, sliced into thin vertical strips
- 1 ¼ cups peeled and thinly sliced or julienned carrots
- 1 ¼ cups thinly sliced celery
- 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms (about 2 ½ cups)
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon peeled and thinly julienned ginger
Liquids and Broth
- 8 cups (2 quarts) low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Additional salt, to taste (optional)
Protein
- 2 ½ cups shredded chicken (breast and/or thigh meat)
Garnishes
- Sliced green onions and/or cilantro, for garnish
Cooking Oil
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Preheat a Dutch oven or large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add avocado or olive oil and sauté the onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger for 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the onions begin to soften.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Stir in 7 cups of the chicken broth into the sautéed vegetables. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until carrots are tender.
- Prepare Miso Broth: In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth for 1 minute until hot but not boiling. Whisk in the miso paste until fully dissolved to create a smooth miso broth.
- Incorporate Chicken and Miso Broth: Stir the shredded chicken and the miso broth into the soup. Cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously until the chicken is heated through.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar. Adjust salt to taste if needed. Serve the soup hot, garnished with sliced green onions and/or cilantro.
Notes
- This Chicken Miso Soup is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for a nourishing weeknight meal.
- The soup is packed with vegetables, protein, and flavorful aromatics for a balanced and comforting dish.
- You can substitute shredded rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth and omit chicken.
- Adjust the salt according to the sodium content of your miso paste and broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 229 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1619 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 49 mg
