Miso Immune Boosting Soup | Kosher, Parve, Healing & Nourishing 

Servings: 4

Yield: ~4 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Cooking Vessel: Medium soup pot or saucepan

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Ingredients

4 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth (kosher-certified)

2 tbsp white or yellow miso paste (kosher-certified, parve)

1 medium carrot, julienned or thinly sliced

1 small zucchini, thinly sliced

1 small daikon radish, thinly sliced (optional)

1 cup baby spinach or kale, chopped

2 green onions, sliced

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for flavor)

1 sheet nori (seaweed), torn into small pieces (optional)

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Instructions

1. Prepare the broth: In a medium pot, bring water or vegetable broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.

2. Add vegetables: Stir in carrots, zucchini, and daikon (if using). Simmer for 5–7 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.

3. Add greens and ginger: Stir in baby spinach or kale and fresh ginger. Cook 1–2 minutes until greens wilt.

4. Incorporate miso: Remove the pot from heat. In a small bowl, dissolve miso paste in a few tablespoons of warm broth, then stir it back into the pot. Do not boil the soup after adding miso, as high heat destroys beneficial probiotics.

5. Finish: Add green onions, sesame oil, and torn nori, if using. Stir gently.

6. Serve: Ladle hot into bowls and enjoy immediately.

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Nutritional Information (per 1 cup serving)

Calories: 70

Protein: 3 g

Fat: 2 g

Carbohydrates: 10 g

Fiber: 2 g

Sodium: 600 mg (variable depending on miso and broth)

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Dietary Adaptations

Parve/Kosher: Recipe is naturally parve.

Low-sodium: Use low-sodium vegetable broth and reduced-sodium miso.

Gluten-free: Ensure miso paste is gluten-free.

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Tips & Troubleshooting

Probiotic preservation: Always add miso at the end after removing from heat.

Flavor balance: Adjust miso quantity to taste; some brands are saltier than others.

Vegetable options: Add mushrooms (shiitake or king oyster, kosher) or snap peas for extra nutrients.

Consistency: For a heartier soup, add cooked soba noodles (gluten-free if needed).

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Serving Suggestions

Serve with warm rice or quinoa for a nourishing meal.

Perfect as a starter for a multi-course meal or a light lunch.

Pair with steamed vegetables or a small salad for an immune-boosting meal.

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Notes

Miso contains probiotics that support gut health and immunity.

Ginger and greens enhance anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

This soup is a quick, healing option when feeling under the weather or during cold seasons.