A delicious and authentic Easy Miso Soup recipe with soba noodles and enoki mushrooms! Simple, vegan, gluten free and filled with plenty of nutritional benefits!
Happy New Year dear friends! Who else starts the year swimming in remorse from all the deliciously naughty goodies they consumed over the holidays?
Before every dinner party, I reminded myself to reduce my portion size and limit the desserts inhaled. After hours of delicious conversation, I found myself enjoying an extra serving of creamy potato salad. An extra bowl of homemade Chrismas pudding and of course, an extra glass of wine!
My love of food, wine and good company is the reason I find myself in the same predicament every year. Sipping on bowls of steaming soup that cleanses my body, while promising myself I’ll do better next year.
In previous years, my “go to” has been Broccoli Soup. But, this January I’ve been indulging in bowlfuls of Vegan Miso Soup served with soba noodles and enoki mushrooms. What makes this soup even more satisfying is the homemade miso paste, which I created in May last year.
I attended a miso making workshop through Saskani Kobo, a small artisan producer of miso related products. I learnt about the health benefits of this Japanese seasoning, and also how to produce my own homemade miso paste! But, it’s not just the miso that makes this dish so nourishing. It’s the combination of ingredients, which are all fantastic for the body.
Miso Soup Nutrition Facts:
ORGANIC MISO which is naturally fermented contains probiotics, beneficial for gut health and absorption. High in enzymes, miso also contains copper, manganese, vitamin K, protein, and zinc. Individuals reducing their sodium intake do need to take precautions as salt is used as part of the fermentation process.
SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS are anti-bacterial and antiviral. Shiitake mushrooms are not just great for the immune system but they are a powerhouse at naturally lowering cholesterol. Scientists are also of the belief that a compound contained in shiitake mushrooms, lentinan, reduce the growth of tumor and cancer cells.
SEA VEGETABLES are anti-inflammatory and high in antioxidants. Sea vegetables including seaweed, strengthens the immune system and provide thyroid support.
ENOKI MUSHROOMS have been used to remedy high blood pressure, stomach ailments and high cholesterol in Asian cultures. Enoki mushrooms also contain a wide array of vitamins and minerals including B vitamins, phosphorus, iron and calcium.
How to make Miso Soup from Scratch?
Preparing Miso Soup from Scratch is incredibly easy requiring minimal effort!
The main ingredient is a homemade stock, traditionally a dashi, which is prepared by soaking kombu seaweed and shiitake mushrooms in water for a few hours. Then of course, a good quality miso-paste. With over 1,000 different varieties worldwide, various miso can create many different flavour combinations!
For the toppings, you can use what you have available. Experiment and try with different things like tofu, spinach or rice!
Easy Miso Soup with Soba Noodles & Enoki Mushrooms
Ingredients
Easy Dashi
- 2 sticks of kombu seaweed (optional)
- 6 dried shiitake mushrooms
- 6 cups (1 litre & 500ml) filtered water
- 20g shredded wakame seaweed (optional)
Miso Soup
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 garlic clove peeled and finely minced.
- 250g organic firm tofu finely cubed
- 300g enoki mushrooms
- 4 tbsp organic red miso paste
- 180g buckwheat soba noodles* (to serve) cooked as per packet instructions
Equipment
- 2 litre jar or bowl
- 1 knife
- 1 chopping board
- 1 medium-sized pan
- 1 medium-sized pot
- measuring spoons and cups
- 1 wooden spoon
- 1 sieve
Instructions
Easy Dashi
- In a large jar, soak the kombu seaweed and shiitake mushrooms overnight, or for a minimum for 4 hours.
- Once soaked, remove the shiitake mushrooms from the dashi. Remove the mushroom caps, thinly slice and set aside for the miso soup.
- Pour the dashi and the remaining kombu in a medium-sized pot along with the shredded wakame seaweed. On a low to medium heat, gently simmer for 10 minutes ensuring the water doesn’t come to boil. Set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
- Turn off the stove. Remove and discard the kombu.
Miso Soup
- While the dashi is simmering on the stove, in a medium-sized pan warm the extra virgin olive oil and cook the minced garlic for 2 minutes. Add the tofu cubes, shiitake and enoki mushrooms. Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until golden brown.
- Stir the miso paste through the dashi until well dissolved. Serve with the tofu, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms and soba noodles. Bon Appétite! ?
Notes
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Hey There, I’m Kylie. My passion is plant-based recipes and I want to help you create something gorgeous!
I believe in taking a slow approach to food – to eat locally, seasonally and consciously.
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Nicole Anderson says
I love how you have laid out the recipe here – it’s so easy to follow. I picked up a taste for miso soup when I was living in Japan. So tasty and good for you!
Kylie (Author) says
Thank you Nicole – I’m grateful to hear that you found the steps useful! 🙂
Adriana says
WOW. This looks so delicious. Im not a fan of soup but I actually wouldn’t mind trying this recipe!
Kylie (Author) says
Thanks for stopping by Adriana, I find that miso soup is so hearty and filling it rarely feels like a soup! I would love to hear how the recipe turns out!
Amy-Lynn Denham says
I’ve never seen or heard of those tall thin mushrooms. What do they taste like?
Kylie (Author) says
Hi Amy, they are called Enoki Mushrooms and can normally be purchased in Asian grocers. They taste similar to regular mushrooms but their texture is chewy. They are delicious!
If you can’t find any, regular button mushrooms would work fine! 🙂
Poorvi says
Yum! This looks tasty!
Kylie (Author) says
Thanks! It definitely was!
Lex says
I love my meals to have plenty of nutritional value. This recipe seems to have the perfect blend of taste and healthy ingredient. It looks delicious, I can’t wait to try it!
Kylie (Author) says
Thanks for stopping by Lex! I would love to hear how your recipe turns out!
Folabest says
This looks yummy and delicious.
Kylie (Author) says
Thanks so much for your comment Folabest!
Sophia says
Miso soup is my favorite. I will have to try making this!
Kylie (Author) says
It is the best! I would love to hear how it turns out! 🙂
Jennifer says
This recipe looks delicious, I’m definitely looking for healthier recipes because I truly enjoyed some holiday goodies.
Thank you for posting, I’ll be sure to save this!
Kylie (Author) says
Haha! I think we all did! I would love to hear how it turns out! 🙂
Kansas Bonanno says
This looks so good! I made the mistake of looking at this while hungry, which means I’m going to attempt to create this for my family next.
Miss J says
This looks so good and seems pretty doable. Thank you for sharing
Katie says
Yum, this looks pretty tasty. I do not recognize some of those ingredients though. It’s always fun to try something new!
Kylie (Author) says
Absolutely! The good thing is that many of the ingredients can be replaced with common ingredients found at the local shops! 🙂
Anonymous says
Sounds so good reading about this recipe. As I am a vegetarian I always look for this kind of dishes or recipes. Thank you for sharing such a useful article!
Shweta says
Though I’m not vegan, but it seems very delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe, surely going to try this out.
Kylie (Author) says
You don’t need to be vegan to enjoy delicious vegan recipes.
Nicol says
I love miso soup and this sounds delightful. It’s something I would love and generally make. I will have to try this out for sure.
Kylie (Author) says
Thanks Nicol, i hope the recipe turns out for you!
Adriana says
This looks so delicious! Now I have cravings for miso soup. I will try this recipe in the evening, hopefully, it succeeds! 🙂
Kylie (Author) says
I’m sure it will be great Adriana, it’s pretty fail-proof! Let me know how it turns out!
Angel says
This looks and sounds so tasty and yet nutritious! I’ll have to try it out sometime!
Kylie (Author) says
I’m glad you think so Angel, I would love to hear how the recipe turns out!
Lisa Rios says
Yummy! I’m vegan and I completely approve of this recipe. It looks incredible and those noodles look so good!
Kylie (Author) says
Wow! Thank you so much Lisa, I really hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Jasmeet says
Looks delicious. I really like mushrooms. I will surely try this recipe!
Kylie (Author) says
Thanks Jasmeet, I would love to hear how it turns out!
Joy says
Oh yum that all looks so tasty. I am suddenly very hungry. Thank you so much for sharing this! Great post!
Kylie (Author) says
Haha! My pleasure Joy, I hope you enjoy it!
Jenny says
I tried this recipe with rice noodles the other day! It was incredible!
Kylie (Author) says
Thank you so much for sharing Jenny! I’m so happy to hear it was successful! 🙂
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