Fragrant Miso Soup with Burdock Root

miso paste

🥗Healthier: low-sodium miso

💰Cheaper: soybean paste

Low-sodium miso reduces salt intake while maintaining flavor.

dashi stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth offers a lighter option, while chicken broth is often more accessible.

shiitake mushrooms

🥗Healthier: button mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Button mushrooms are more affordable and still provide a nice texture.

burdock root

🥗Healthier: carrot

💰Cheaper: parsnip

Carrots add sweetness and color, while parsnips are also budget-friendly.

Prepare dashi broth and water in a pot over medium heat.

Wash and peel the burdock root, then slice it thinly.

Add the sliced burdock root and carrot to the pot, cooking until tender.

Add enoki mushrooms and continue to simmer for a few minutes.

Dissolve miso paste in a small bowl with a ladle of hot dashi broth.

Stir the dissolved miso back into the pot, ensuring it does not boil.

Add cubed fried tofu and sliced green onions before serving.

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