Miso-Infused Clear Broth with Hidden Vegetable Essence
A delicate, transparent broth where finely diced vegetables are fully dissolved into the stock, leaving only their subtle sweetness in the final sip.
Cuisine: Asian
Category: Soups
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.
Serves 4.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon white miso paste
- 1/2 cup, finely diced carrots
- 1/2 cup, finely diced celery
- 1 teaspoon, grated fresh ginger
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups chicken stock to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Add 1/2 cup finely diced carrots, 1/2 cup finely diced celery, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger; simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until vegetables are completely tender and dissolved into the liquid.
- Step 2: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon white miso paste until fully dissolved—do not boil to preserve delicate flavor. Season with salt to taste.
- Step 3: Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing gently on solids to extract all liquid; this ensures the broth remains crystal clear while the vegetables are fully integrated.