Sweet Miso Soup with Baby Turnips

May 16, 2023May 16, 20230 15

Sweet Miso Soup with Baby Turnips: A Delicious and Nutritious Soup Perfect for Any Day

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cups warm water , or to taste
	1 piece kombu ( seaweed )
	2 small baby white turnips , peeled , with leaves reserved
	3 1/2 tablespoons miso paste
	3 tablespoons white sugar
	1 tablespoon sake ( rice wine )
	1 tablespoon mirin ( sweet cooking rice wine )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

160

Sugar

10g

Fat

Sweet Miso Soup with Baby Turnips is a simple and delicious soup that is often enjoyed in Japan. Miso soup is a staple in Japanese cuisine and is typically served as a starter or side dish. The combination of miso paste, sugar, sake and mirin gives this soup a unique flavor that is both sweet and savory. The baby turnips are a perfect addition to the soup, as they add a nice crunch and are a good source of nutrients. This soup is easy to make and can be enjoyed any day of the week. It is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and can be served with rice or noodles to make it more filling.

Instructions

1.	Add the kombu and water to a pot and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
2.	Remove the kombu from the pot and discard. Add the turnips to the pot and simmer until they are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
3.	In a small bowl, mix together the miso paste, sugar, sake and mirin until smooth.
4.	Add the miso mixture to the pot and stir gently until combined. Simmer for another 3-5 minutes, making sure not to bring the soup to a boil again.
5.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This sweet miso soup is a quick and easy recipe that is perfect for a busy day.
It is packed with umami flavor from the miso paste and has a hint of sweetness from the sugar, sake and mirin.

The baby turnips give the soup a nice crunch and are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and folate.

CONS

This soup is high in sodium due to the miso paste.
If you are watching your sodium intake, you can use low-sodium miso paste instead.
The sugar in the recipe also adds calories, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweet Miso Soup with Baby Turnips is a nutritious soup that is low in calories and high in fiber. It is also an excellent source of vitamin C, folate and potassium. The miso paste in the recipe contains probiotics that are beneficial for gut health and can help boost the immune system.