Ingredients
- 3 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, sliced or grated
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
- 2 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce (optional)
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions
- Optional add-ins: pinch of turmeric, chili flakes, 1/2 cup mushrooms, 1 cup baby spinach, tofu cubes
Instructions
- Heat water or broth in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add ginger and garlic, and simmer gently for 10–15 minutes to infuse the broth.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly (to prevent killing miso’s probiotics).
- Whisk in miso paste until fully dissolved.
- Stir in lemon juice and tamari, if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm with green onions or other optional add-ins.
Notes
- Use white or yellow miso for a milder taste; red miso for a bolder flavor.
- Do not boil after adding miso to preserve its probiotic benefits.
- Customize with greens, mushrooms, or noodles for a fuller meal.
- Store up to 3 days in the fridge; add miso and lemon after reheating.
- Freeze broth without miso and lemon; stir them in after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg