Miso Soup with Spring Greens

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
17%
Miso Soup with Spring Greens
45 min.
4
60kcal

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Craving a light, refreshing, and unbelievably healthy soup that's bursting with spring flavors? Look no further than this vibrant Miso Soup with Spring Greens! This isn't your average miso soup; we're taking it to the next level with fresh, seasonal ingredients like crisp daikon radish, sweet carrot, peppery watercress (or arugula, if you prefer), and a generous sprinkle of fragrant dill and green onions.

What makes this recipe truly special is its focus on maximizing nutritional benefits without sacrificing taste. It's naturally vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free, making it perfect for almost any dietary need. And with only 60 calories per serving, you can enjoy a generous bowl without feeling guilty. Think of it as a nourishing elixir for your body and soul!

This Miso Soup with Spring Greens comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a delightful starter for a more elaborate meal. The delicate balance of flavors – the umami richness of the miso, the subtle sweetness of the vegetables, and the bright acidity of lemon juice – will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and energized. So, grab your saucepan and let's bring a little spring sunshine into your kitchen!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup carrots shredded
  • 1.3 cups daikon radish shredded peeled sliced
  • teaspoons optional: dill fresh chopped
  • tablespoons green onion bottoms chopped
  • tablespoons green onion tops chopped
  • ounce kombu dried shredded
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon olive oil 
  • cups watercress trimmed ( 1 bunch)
  • cups water 
  • 0.3 cup miso yellow (soybean paste)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • colander

Directions

  1. Combine kombu and water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.
  2. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid. Discard kombu.
  3. Combine 1/4 cup reserved liquid and miso, stirring with a whisk.
  4. Heat oil in pan over medium heat.
  5. Add daikon, carrot, and onion bottoms; cook 3 minutes.
  6. Add remaining reserved liquid; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
  7. Add watercress and dill; cook 1 minute. Stir in the miso mixture, and cook 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice.
  8. Sprinkle with green onion tops.

Nutrition Facts

Calories60kcal
Protein19.46%
Fat30.33%
Carbs50.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
62.71
Glycemic Load
2.78
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
9.5917392081541%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
4.15mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
5.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:59.81kcal
2.99%
Fat:2.16g
3.32%
Saturated Fat:0.35g
2.2%
Carbohydrates:8.05g
2.68%
Net Carbohydrates:5.98g
2.17%
Sugar:2.6g
2.89%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:690.56mg
30.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.12g
6.24%
Vitamin K:66.4µg
63.24%
Vitamin A:1965.88IU
39.32%
Vitamin C:17.62mg
21.36%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.94%
Copper:0.18mg
9.14%
Folate:33.39µg
8.35%
Fiber:2.07g
8.28%
Magnesium:30.82mg
7.71%
Calcium:66.14mg
6.61%
Potassium:224.62mg
6.42%
Phosphorus:54mg
5.4%
Iron:0.93mg
5.18%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.18%
Zinc:0.67mg
4.45%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.42%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.46%
Vitamin E:0.47mg
3.1%
Selenium:1.7µg
2.44%
Vitamin B5:0.23mg
2.34%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.04%
Source:My Recipes