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.
