5 from 123 votes
Mushroom Miso Soup
Mushroom Miso Soup combines dried shiitake, baby bella mushrooms, and red miso paste to create a richly umami-flavored broth. The soup features tender mushrooms simmered with ginger, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil, finishing with fresh spinach for a light green contrast. It delivers a savory, earthy depth that suits a comforting starter or light meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
99 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- 0.5 ounces dried shiitake mushrooms
- 6 ounces baby bella mushroom sliced, about 3 cups
- 5 cups water
- 3 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- ¼ cup red miso paste
- ½ cup spinach chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the dried shiitake mushrooms, then put them in a small bowl with a cup of hot water. Allow them to soak for 20 minutes.
- In a large pot, combine the re-hydrated mushrooms along with their soaking liquid, sliced portobello mushrooms, soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until mushrooms are tender.
- In a small bowl, combine the miso paste with a scoop of the soup broth and mix until smooth.
- Stir the miso paste into the soup. Allow the soup to come to a simmer, but don't boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in the spinach.
- Ladel into bowls and garnish with sesame seeds and shriracha, or sliced green onions.
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Notes
- Remove shiitake mushroom stems before using as they are tough and woody.
- Rinse dried mushrooms thoroughly before soaking to remove any debris.
- Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in hot water for at least 20 minutes to rehydrate and build broth flavor, then use the soaking liquid.
- Do not boil the soup after adding miso paste to preserve its flavor and probiotics; heat gently until simmering.
- Store soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days; reheat gently without boiling.
- The soup can be frozen for up to two months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
99kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
1177mg
(49%)
Potassium
382mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
2302IU
(46%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1177mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 382mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 2302IU | 46% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.