Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms
Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms is a light, soothing bowl with deep umami from shiitakes and savory miso, balanced by tender tofu and a bright pop of fresh green onion. It tastes clean yet satisfying, with a gently salty, earthy broth. Ideal as a quick lunch, simple dinner, or a warming starter to a Japanese-inspired meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.57 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add the mushrooms, lower the heat to low, and simmer for 4 minutes.
- 2
Whisk the miso paste and soy sauce together in a small bowl; stir this mixture into the broth with the tofu and cook for 1 more minute. Divide the soup into bowls; sprinkle with the green onions to serve.
- Calories 141.2 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 8.92 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 18.87 g 7%
- Total Fat 2.82 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.84 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.25 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 1697.59 mg High 74%
- Dietary Fiber 4.32 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.1 g --
- Added Sugars 1.16 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 49.59 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.06 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 248.18 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 270.42 mcg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin C 2.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms is a Japanese appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Firm Tofu, Green Onion, Miso Paste, and Shiitake Mushrooms. Each serving provides about 141.2 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms?
- It is a Japanese soup recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms made of?
- The main ingredients are Firm Tofu, Green Onion, Miso Paste, Shiitake Mushrooms, Soy Sauce. The full list of 6 is above.
- What goes well with Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 141.2 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms healthy?
- Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 141.2 calories and 8.92 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1697.59 mg (74% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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