Sautéed Shiitake Mushroom Soup with Miso and Scallions

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A warm, savory soup featuring earthy shiitake mushrooms sautéed with garlic and blended into a silky miso broth, finished with fresh scallions for brightness. This Japanese soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 55 minutes, pairs dried shiitake mushrooms, water, and vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 90 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 40 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Soak 1 oz dried shiitake mushrooms in 2 cups warm water for 30 minutes until softened, then slice mushrooms and reserve soaking liquid.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add sliced shiitake mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally until tender and aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups mushroom soaking liquid and 2 cups fresh water, bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  5. Step 5: Lower heat and whisk in 3 tbsp white miso paste until fully dissolved, then stir in 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  6. Step 6: Simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors, then remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp toasted sesame oil.
  7. Step 7: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with 3 thinly sliced scallions for a fresh, crisp finish.

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