Miso-Glazed Carrot and White Bean Soup
A comforting, umami-rich soup featuring earthy carrots and creamy white beans with a subtle miso depth. This japanese-inspired soups (gluten-free, vegan) ready in about 40 minutes pairs carrots, (15 oz) white beans, medium onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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
- 12 oz carrots
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Step 1: Peel and dice carrots into 1/2-inch pieces. Finely chop onion and mince garlic. Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onion and garlic, cooking for 3 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add diced carrots and vegetable broth, then bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Step 3: Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then use an immersion blender to puree soup until smooth. Return to low heat.
- Step 4: Whisk miso paste with 2 tbsp warm broth until dissolved, then stir into soup. Simmer gently for 5 minutes without boiling. Stir in drained white beans and serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Carrot and White Bean Soup take to make?
Total time is about 40 minutes (15 min prep + 25 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 Miso-Glazed Carrot and White Bean Soup?
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 carrots from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Carrot and White Bean Soup?
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 Miso-Glazed Carrot and White Bean Soup 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 Miso-Glazed Carrot and White Bean Soup gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free, vegan based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
