Pork and Miso Soup (Butaniku Miso-Shiru)

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 15

Pork and Miso Soup (Butaniku Miso-Shiru) recipe that will warm you up on a cold night

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	4 ounces boneless lean pork , thinly sliced
	2 -3 large green onions
	1 quart dashi
	1/4 cup miso ( if miso is very salty , reduce to 3 tbsp . )
	2 teaspoons fresh ginger juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

150

Sugar

Fat

This Pork and Miso Soup (Butaniku Miso-Shiru) recipe is a classic Japanese dish that is hearty and satisfying. The combination of umami-rich miso and tender pork creates a deliciously savory broth that is perfect for warming up on a chilly evening. Ginger and green onions add a fragrant and slightly sweet flavor that complements the savory broth. Best served with a bowl of rice, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

Instructions

1.	Prepare ingredients by slicing pork into thin pieces and chopping green onions into small pieces.
2.	In a pot, bring dashi to a boil.
3.	Add pork to the boiling dashi and cook for a few minutes until pork is no longer pink.
4.	Reduce heat to low and add miso, stirring until dissolved.
5.	Add ginger juice and green onions, cooking for a couple more minutes until onions are wilted.
6.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This soup is a warming and comforting dish, perfect for cold nights.

Packed with protein from the pork and nutrients from the miso and ginger.

CONS

The high sodium content in miso can be a concern for people on a low-sodium diet.

This soup does not contain any vegetables, so it may not be a complete and balanced meal on its own.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Miso is a fermented soybean paste that is high in protein and contains beneficial bacteria for gut health.
Ginger may help with digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Green onions are a good source of vitamin C and antioxidants.