Bok Choy and Shiitake Miso Soup

inAsian Recipes, Recipes, Soup & Stew Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
  • YIELDS | 4-6 SERVINGS
  • PREP TIME | 10 MINS
  • COOK TIME | 20 MINS

This dish is an umami bomb. It is simple and highly nutritious. Substitute vegetable broth for the chicken and it becomes a vegetarian/vegan dish. Add chicken or shrimp and lo mein noodles to make it a hearty, one pot meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce dried black shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • 7 stalks or one medium bunch bok choy or eight baby bok choy, rinsed, trimmed, and chopped
  • 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons white miso
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 1-2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil for garnish
  • Sriracha, optional

Instructions

  1. Rinse and place mushrooms in a small bowl and cover with 1-2 cups warm water, soak for 10 minutes, drain and slice but reserve the broth to use in soup.
  2. Place broth, shiitake broth, ginger, and soy sauce is a pot over medium heat, stir and bring to a simmer.
  3. Place mushrooms and bok choy in simmering broth. Let cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Divide into individual bowls or served family style in one larger bowl.
  4. Garnish with scallions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of the toasted sesame oil. Serve immediately. Add a few dashes of Sriracha if you like a little heat.