Miso-Simmered Root Vegetable Soup with Toasted Sesame

Name: Miso-Simmered Root Vegetable Soup with Toasted Sesame
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes carrots; 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes parsnips; 1 large, finely chopped onion; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tbsp white miso miso paste; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil

A deeply savory soup featuring caramelized root vegetables simmered in miso broth, finished with a nutty sesame seed garnish.

Cuisine: Vegetarian

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 30 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes carrots
2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes parsnips
1 large, finely chopped onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp white miso miso paste
4 cups vegetable broth
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes until translucent, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Add carrots, parsnips, and garlic. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften and release their aroma.
Step 3: Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.
Step 4: Remove pot from heat. Stir in miso paste until fully dissolved, then add sesame oil and simmer for 2 minutes without boiling.
Step 5: Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp toasted sesame seeds per serving.