Spicy Miso Carrot Soup (Printable version)
Vibrant, warming blend of carrots, miso, and spice for a comforting and nourishing dish.
# List of ingredients:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tbsp olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1.5 lbs carrots, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
→ Broth & Flavor
07 - 5 cups vegetable broth
08 - 2 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
09 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1-2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
11 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh coriander, chopped
13 - Sliced spring onions
14 - Toasted sesame seeds
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in sliced carrots and diced potato. Sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes until carrots are very tender.
05 - Remove pot from heat. Let cool slightly, then blend soup using an immersion blender or countertop blender until completely smooth.
06 - Whisk miso paste with a ladle of hot soup until dissolved. Stir mixture back into the pot along with soy sauce and sriracha.
07 - Return to low heat and gently warm through; do not boil after adding miso.
08 - Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning or spice as desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with coriander, spring onions, and sesame seeds.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way sweet carrots and savory miso create this incredible umami depth that feels sophisticated but comes together in under an hour
- How the gentle heat builds at the back of your throat without overwhelming the delicate balance of flavors
02 -
- Never boil the soup after adding miso because high heat kills the probiotics and can make the flavor bitter and harsh
- Blending hot soup requires caution, always vent your blender or use an immersion blender to avoid messy kitchen disasters
03 -
- Cut your carrots into similar sized pieces so they cook evenly and finish tender at the same time
- Use white miso for a milder flavor or red miso if you prefer a deeper more intense taste