Japanese-Inspired Pumpkin Miso Soup

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A velvety pumpkin soup enriched with miso paste and dashi broth, offering a warming twist on traditional Thanksgiving flavors with a Japanese touch. This Japanese-inspired Thanksgiving recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 30 minutes, pairs kabocha pumpkin, vegetable broth, white miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium pot, combine 2 cups peeled and cubed kabocha pumpkin with 4 cups vegetable broth and 1 teaspoon dashi powder. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes until the pumpkin is tender.
  2. Step 2: Using an immersion blender, puree the pumpkin and broth until smooth and creamy. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the mixture to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tablespoons white miso paste, 1 tablespoon grated ginger root, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Heat gently over low heat, stirring frequently, until the soup is hot but not boiling to preserve the miso’s delicate flavors.
  4. Step 4: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each with 2 thinly sliced scallions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds for a nutty crunch.

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