Nutritious Spinach Miso Soup
The Ultimate Comfort Food: Easy Spinach Miso Soup Recipe (Just Boil and Enjoy!)
This is a savory and deeply flavored spinach miso soup made with fresh spinach. It’s perfect for a quick meal when mixed with rice and topped with kimchi! Since it’s as simple as adding ingredients and simmering, it’s great for busy mornings or a fast weeknight dinner. It’s a healthy and delicious way to complete your meal amidst your busy schedule.
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch fresh spinach (approx. 300g)
- A little scallions or green onions
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper (or a hot pepper)
- 1 Red chili pepper (for color)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
**Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients for a Delicious Soup**
First, trim the roots off the fresh spinach. Remove any yellowed or mushy leaves and rinse thoroughly under running water to remove all dirt. Drain well.
Thinly slice the Cheongyang chili pepper and red chili pepper diagonally. Slice the green onions or scallions diagonally as well, similar in thickness, for added aroma and color.
Step 2
**Step 2: Create the Savory Miso Broth**
In a pot, add 1L (5 cups) of water, which forms the base of your spinach miso soup, and bring it to a boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add 2 tablespoons of miso paste and stir well to dissolve. Ensure there are no lumps of miso paste for a smooth broth. (Adjust the amount of miso paste based on its saltiness.)
Step 3
**Step 3: Enhance the Flavor – Add Garlic and Powders**
To the boiling miso water, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1/2 tablespoon of dried anchovy powder. The anchovy powder adds a deep savory note; if you don’t have it, you can substitute with anchovy broth.
(Tip: Adding the anchovy powder first helps to develop a richer broth flavor.)
Step 4
**Step 4: Add Spinach, Chilies, and Green Onions**
Once the soup starts boiling again, add all the prepared spinach, diagonally sliced chili peppers, and green onions. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 5
**Step 5: Boost Umami with Shiitake Mushroom Powder**
As the soup returns to a boil, stir in 1 tablespoon of dried shiitake mushroom powder. This powder imparts a subtle aroma and a deep umami flavor, making the soup much more delicious.
Step 6
**Step 6: Simmer Gently Over Low Heat to Finish**
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes, or until the spinach is tender and wilted. This allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
(Tip: Avoid overcooking the spinach, as it can reduce its vitamin content. Cook just until tender.)
Step 7
**Step 7: Your Delicious Spinach Miso Soup is Ready!**
Enjoy this hearty and satisfying soup with a warm bowl of rice! The clean and savory broth is truly delightful.
