Ginger Miso Brothy Soup (Printable Recipe)

Comforting ginger miso soup with rice and crispy sesame tofu. Easy, gut-friendly and full of flavor.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Tofu

01 - 1 block (14 oz) super firm tofu, shredded or crumbled
02 - 1 tablespoon tamari
03 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
04 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
05 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
06 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil

→ Broth Base

07 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil
08 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
11 - 1 Fresno pepper, thinly sliced (or substitute red bell pepper)
12 - 3 scallions, thinly sliced and divided
13 - 4 dried shiitake mushrooms
14 - 3 1/2 cups water
15 - 1/4 cup yellow or white miso paste
16 - 1 cup water, for dissolving miso
17 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
18 - 1 teaspoon lemon zest
19 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

→ To Serve

20 - 1 cup cooked white rice (preferably cooled leftover rice)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Shred or crumble the tofu onto the tray using a box grater. Add tamari, vinegar, cornstarch, and sesame seeds, then drizzle with sesame oil. Toss to coat and spread evenly. Bake for 15 minutes, toss, and bake for another 5–8 minutes until crispy.
02 - Heat oil in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft and golden. Add garlic, ginger, sliced pepper, and half the scallions. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
03 - Add dried mushrooms and 3 1/2 cups water to the pot. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
04 - In a measuring cup, whisk together miso paste, 1 cup water, and sesame oil until smooth and lump-free.
05 - Remove mushrooms from the pot. Pour in the miso mixture along with lemon zest and juice. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in remaining scallions.
06 - Ladle the hot broth into bowls over cooked rice. Top with crispy shredded tofu and serve immediately.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Add miso at the end over low heat to preserve probiotics and flavor.
02 - Prepare the broth in advance and refrigerate for quick assembly later.
03 - Customize aromatics by adjusting ginger, garlic, and onion to your taste.
04 - Incorporate extra vegetables like spinach or bok choy for added nutrients.

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