Japanese Mushroom Soup
A delicate umami-rich broth studded with tender mushrooms, enhanced with miso and a hint of ginger. Ready in under 30 minutes with pantry staples.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 94
- Protein
- 5g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat dashi in a large pot over medium-high heat until steaming, ~3 minutes.
Step 2
Add mushrooms and ginger. Simmer until mushrooms are tender, ~8 minutes.
Step 3
Whisk miso paste in a small bowl with 1/4 cup warm broth until smooth.
Step 4
Pour miso mixture back into pot, stirring gently. Do not boil.
Step 5
Stir in soy sauce and white scallion parts. Taste and adjust salt/soy if needed.
Step 6
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with nori strips, green scallions, and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Step 7
Serve immediately while steaming.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart capacity)
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
- wooden spoon or ladle
- chef's knife and cutting board
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