Quick Spinach Miso Soup for Busy Mornings
Super Easy Spinach Miso Soup: Boiled in Rice Water for a Rich and Savory Flavor!
On chilly mornings, when you crave a warm and savory soup, this is perfect! Here’s a recipe for spinach miso soup that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Using rice water creates a deeper and smoother taste. Start your day with a hearty and nutritious spinach miso soup.
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch fresh spinach
- 6 cups (approx. 1200ml) rice water
- 1 stalk green onion (scallion)
- A little spicy chili pepper (e.g., Cheongyang chili or red chili), optional
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) (or 2 Tbsp store-bought Doenjang)
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp anchovy sauce (or substitute with soy sauce for soup, or salt)
- 2 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) (or 2 Tbsp store-bought Doenjang)
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp anchovy sauce (or substitute with soy sauce for soup, or salt)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, pour 6 cups (about 1200ml) of rice water into a generous pot and start boiling over high heat. The unique savory flavor of rice water will add depth to the soup. Wait until the rice water comes to a rolling boil.
Step 2
Once the rice water starts boiling, add 2 Tbsp of Doenjang and 1 Tbsp of Gochujang to the pot. Whisk gently with a whisk or spoon to dissolve them completely into the water, ensuring no lumps remain. This step builds the flavor base of the soup.
Step 3
Wash the fresh spinach thoroughly, then cut it into bite-sized pieces (about 4-5 cm long). Add all the prepared spinach to the boiling Doenjang broth. Cooking the spinach briefly helps maintain its vibrant color and pleasant texture.
Step 4
Add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic to the soup and mix well. The pungent aroma of garlic will blend with the Doenjang to create a richer flavor.
Step 5
When the spinach has slightly wilted and the soup begins to re-boil, add 1 stalk of green onion, sliced diagonally. The refreshing taste of the green onion will add umami to the broth.
Step 6
Give it a quick stir, and as soon as the soup comes to a brief boil again, turn off the heat immediately. Overcooking the spinach will make it mushy, so it’s crucial to turn off the heat once it re-boils. This ensures tender spinach.
Step 7
Finally, it’s time to adjust the seasoning. Add 1/2 Tbsp of anchovy sauce and taste. If you don’t have anchovy sauce, you can adjust the seasoning with soy sauce for soup or salt according to your preference. Remember to adjust the amount based on the saltiness of your Doenjang.
Step 8
For a spicier and more refreshing taste, you can add a small amount of finely chopped spicy chili peppers (like Cheongyang or red chilies). And just like that, in 15 minutes, your delicious spinach miso soup is ready! It’s exceptionally rich and savory thanks to the rice water base. On busy mornings, when you’re craving a warm bowl of soup, this quick and easy spinach miso soup is an excellent choice!
