Honey-Garlic Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms
A comforting miso soup enriched with shiitake mushrooms and a touch of honey-garlic for gentle cold symptom relief. This japanese-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 20 minutes pairs dashi stock, white miso paste, sliced shiitake mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups dashi stock
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 cup, sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1 clove, minced garlic clove
- 1 tsp honey
- 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup, cubed tofu
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of dashi stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Add 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp white miso paste with a ladle of hot broth, stirring until smooth. Return this mixture to the pot to avoid lumps.
- Step 3: Stir in 1 minced garlic clove and 1 tsp honey, allowing the soup to infuse for 2 more minutes off the heat to preserve miso’s probiotics.
- Step 4: Gently add 1/2 cup cubed tofu and 2 thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately, enjoying the warm, soothing flavors perfect for easing cold discomfort.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Honey-Garlic Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honey-Garlic Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep dashi stock from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honey-Garlic Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honey-Garlic Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Honey-Garlic Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
