Miso-Glazed Sweet Corn Soup (Surinagashi Style)

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A delicate Japanese-inspired soup featuring fresh corn puree simmered with miso and mirin for a sweet-savory umami explosion, perfect for cozy evenings. This japanese-inspired soups ready in about 25 minutes pairs fresh sweet corn kernels, water, 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: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 120 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium pot, combine 4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels and 1/2 cup water, then bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes until corn is tender.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the mixture until completely smooth (or carefully transfer to a blender and blend until smooth, then return to pot).
  3. Step 3: Return the pureed corn to the pot and stir in 1/4 cup white miso paste, 1/4 cup mirin, and 1 tbsp soy sauce, then simmer over low heat for 3 minutes without boiling to preserve the miso's flavor.
  4. Step 4: Divide into bowls and drizzle with 1 tbsp sesame oil, then garnish with 1 thinly sliced green onion.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Miso-Glazed Sweet Corn Soup (Surinagashi Style) take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Sweet Corn Soup (Surinagashi Style)?

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 fresh sweet corn kernels from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Sweet Corn Soup (Surinagashi Style)?

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 Sweet Corn Soup (Surinagashi Style) 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.

What goes well with Miso-Glazed Sweet Corn Soup (Surinagashi Style)?

Japanese soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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