Tonifying Miso and Mushroom Soup
Aches and pains and cold galore… what’s the most comforting solution? Why a flavorful and nutritious soup of course!
This Tonifying Miso Soup is a delicious and nutritious way to support kidney essence, improve digestion, and keep the body warm. Perfect for the colder months and everyday wellness, this soup combines various ingredients to create a comforting and healing dish that can target various aspects of the body, blood, and Qi in TCM.
These ingredients can work harmoniously to gently nourish you.
Qi Deficiency: Ingredients like tofu, carrots, sweet potatoes, and miso paste help to tonify qi, providing energy and vitality.
Blood Deficiency: Beets and miso paste are excellent for tonifying blood, supporting overall health and well-being.
Yang Deficiency: Olive/sesame oil, garlic, and ginger are warming and help to improve circulation and support kidney health.
Dampness: Shiitake mushrooms and daikon radish help to clear dampness and promote healthy digestion.
Phlegm: Red onion and leeks help to clear phlegm and reduce congestion, supporting respiratory health.
Tonifying Miso and Mushroom Soup
INGREDIENTS
1-2 tablespoons olive, sesame, olive oil
4 cups water or vegetable stock
1 package firm/extra-firm silken tofu
4 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 red onion (chopped)
10-15 shiitake mushrooms(thinly sliced)
2 carrots (chopped or sliced)
1 medium daikon radish (chopped or sliced)
1 sweet potato (chopped)
1 beet (chopped)
1 small-medium leek (finely sliced)
3-6 tablespoons red or brown miso paste (to taste)
Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Cut all vegetables to preferred size.
In a large pot, add the oil and sauté the garlic and onion on medium-high heat until slightly browned.
Add the rest of the vegetables to the pot and sauté for another 5-8 minutes.
Add the vegetable stock or water and bring to a boil. Then cover, lower to medium-high heat, add tofu, and let simmer for 25 minutes.
Take a cup of the soup in a separate bowl to add the miso paste to and mix.
Turn off the stove, allow the soup to cool for a few minutes, add the miso broth to the pot, and stir well.
Serve warm and enjoy! Add garnishes and seasonings to your liking.
photo and recipe credits to Mayway
