Miso-Glazed Sweet Corn Soup with Shiso Garnish
A creamy, umami-rich Japanese-inspired soup featuring fresh corn, miso, and a delicate shiso leaf finish for comforting warmth. This japanese-inspired soups (vegetarian) ready in about 35 minutes pairs fresh corn kernels, carrots, vegetable broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 145 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
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 1/4 cup carrots
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup white miso paste
- 2 tbsp mirin
- 6 shiso leaves
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium pot, combine 2 cups fresh corn kernels, 1/4 cup diced carrots, and 4 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender and corn is fragrant.
- Step 2: Remove pot from heat and carefully whisk in 1/4 cup white miso paste and 2 tbsp mirin until fully dissolved and no lumps remain. Stir in 1 tsp toasted sesame oil and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Step 3: Return soup to low heat for 2 minutes to warm through without boiling, then ladle into bowls. Garnish each serving with 1 finely chopped shiso leaf and serve immediately while hot.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Miso-Glazed Sweet Corn Soup with Shiso Garnish take to make?
Total time is about 35 minutes (15 min prep + 20 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 with Shiso Garnish?
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 corn kernels from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Miso-Glazed Sweet Corn Soup with Shiso Garnish?
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 with Shiso Garnish 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 Sweet Corn Soup with Shiso Garnish 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better soups dishes though.
