Description
This Chicken Miso Soup is a warm, comforting, and nutritious dish packed with tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and flavorful miso broth. It’s a perfect meal to enjoy any time of the year, combining protein and aromatic spices like garlic and ginger for an easy-to-make, delicious soup.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 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 & Oils
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 8 cups (2 quarts) low-sodium chicken broth, divided
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Other
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken (breast and/or thigh meat)
- Additional salt, to taste (optional)
- Sliced green onions and/or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: Preheat a Dutch oven or large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add avocado or olive oil, then sauté the onions, carrots, celery, mushrooms, garlic, and ginger for 6-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions start to soften.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Stir in all but 1 cup of the chicken broth into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes until the carrots are tender.
- Dissolve Miso Paste: In a small microwave-safe bowl, heat the remaining 1 cup of chicken broth for 1 minute until hot but not boiling. Whisk the white miso paste into this broth until fully dissolved.
- Add Chicken and Miso Broth: Stir the shredded chicken and miso broth into the soup. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the chicken is thoroughly heated.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in the toasted sesame oil and rice vinegar. Adjust salt to taste if needed. Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and/or cilantro.
Notes
- This Chicken Miso Soup is quick to prepare and loaded with wholesome ingredients, making it an ideal comfort meal.
- The combination of ginger and garlic adds a delightful aroma and depth of flavor.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the salt content and customize the seasoning to your preference.
- To lighten the soup, substitute avocado oil with olive oil or reduce the amount slightly.
- Fresh herbs like cilantro and green onions provide a fresh finish and vibrant color.
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
