Miso Onion Soup
This is a soothing remedy when you are coming down with a cold—though you need not wait for a cold to try it!
Recipe information
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
2 tablespoons light olive oil
6 medium white or red onions, quartered and thinly sliced
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 to 4 tablespoons miso (any variety) dissolved in 1/3 cup warm water, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onions and sauté over medium-low heat until golden. Add the garlic and continue to sauté slowly until the onions are lightly browned, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 2
Add 5 cups water and the ginger. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the dissolved miso, remove from the heat, and season. Allow the soup to stand for 15 minutes, covered, and serve.
nutrition information
Step 4
Calories: 108
Step 5
Total Fat: 5g
Step 6
Protein: 7g
Step 7
Carbohydrate: 13g
Step 8
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 9
Sodium: 465mg
