Miso Ginger Detox Broth
- A healing Japanese-inspired soup combining the umami richness of miso with zingy ginger and earthy mushrooms.
- This nourishing broth supports wellness with clean ingredients and balanced flavors.
- Perfect for cold weather, post-holiday reset, or anytime you need gentle, flavorful nourishment.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Ingredients
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- 4 cups vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)
- 2 tablespoons miso paste (white or yellow)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup kale, stems removed and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
- Optional: 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Optional: 2 tablespoons wakame seaweed, rehydrated
- Optional: 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Bring the vegetable broth to a gentle simmer in a medium pot over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk the miso paste with 1/4 cup of the hot broth until fully dissolved. Return this mixture to the pot along with the soy sauce.
- Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse flavors.
- Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add the chopped kale and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender but still maintaining some texture.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish generously with sliced green onions.
- If using optional ingredients, add tofu with the mushrooms, red pepper flakes with the ginger, and offer lime wedges and rehydrated seaweed as garnishes.
Notes
- For maximum probiotic benefits, use unpasteurized refrigerated miso paste.
- Never boil miso as high heat destroys beneficial enzymes and probiotics.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This broth freezes well for up to 2 months – simply add fresh greens when reheating.
- Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 92
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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