Gut-Healthy Miso Cup Soup

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This soup is packed with gut-healthy ingredients like miso, a fermented paste that may improve digestion as well as reducing gas and bloating. The base of the soup is prepared in advance and stored in separate containers. When you’re ready to enjoy it, simply add the broth and heat it in the microwave. If you don’t wish to travel with vegetable broth or don’t have access to a microwave, you can use reduced-sodium bouillon instead and just add hot water. Cover and let the soup stand for 10 minutes before serving.

a recipe photo of the Gut-Healthy Miso Soup
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Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
3 servings
the ingredients to make the Gut-Healthy Miso Soup

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon water

  • 2 teaspoons white miso

  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

  • 1 cup cooked brown rice

  • 1 cup cooked shelled frozen edamame

  • 1 small head baby bok choy, thinly sliced

  • 3/4 cup sliced scallions, divided

  • 1 (7-ounce) package sesame-ginger baked tofu, drained and cubed (1/2-inch)

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

  • 2 1/4 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth, divided

  • Lime wedges for serving (optional)

Directions

  1. Whisk water, miso and sesame oil together in a small bowl; divide among 3 (1-pint) canning jars or microwaveable airtight containers (about 2 teaspoons each). Top each with 1/3 cup rice, 1/3 cup edamame, 1/3 cup bok choy, 1/4 cup scallions, 1/2 cup tofu, 1/2 teaspoon lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon ginger. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

    a step in making the Gut-Healthy Miso Soup

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

  2. To prepare 1 jar of soup: Add 3/4 cup broth to the jar. Microwave, uncovered, on High in 1-minute increments, stirring between each, until the soup is steaming hot and the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 minutes total. Let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with a lime wedge, if desired.

    a step in making the Gut-Healthy Miso Soup

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall , Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless

To make ahead

Prepare through Step 1. Refrigerate covered jars for up to 3 days.

Equipment

3 (1-pint) canning jars or microwaveable airtight containers

Recipe developed by Jasmine Smith

EatingWell.com, December 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

301 Calories
10g Fat
41g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups
Calories 301
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 7g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 15g 30%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 384µg
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 1mg 6%
Folate 143µg
Vitamin K 85µg
Sodium 557mg 24%
Calcium 309mg 24%
Iron 4mg 21%
Magnesium 126mg 30%
Potassium 822mg 17%
Zinc 2mg 20%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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