Description
A fast, nourishing bowl featuring thinly sliced carrots and onions simmered in a savory miso broth, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp sesame oil or neutral oil
- 3 cups (720 ml) water
- 1 1/2 tsp instant dashi granules
- 2–3 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
- 1/2 cup tofu cubes (optional)
- 1 tbsp dried wakame seaweed (optional)
- 1 handful spinach or baby bok choy (optional)
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for finishing)
- A few drops of sesame oil (for finishing)
- Shichimi togarashi (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a small pot over medium heat. Add sliced carrots and sliced onion. Sauté 3-4 minutes until the onions soften and the carrots release sweetness. Add grated ginger, if using, and cook 20-30 seconds.
- Pour in the water. Add dashi granules and stir to dissolve. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add tofu or wakame now, if using. Simmer 2 minutes.
- Turn heat to LOW. In a small bowl or ladle, add miso paste. Pour in a small amount of hot broth and whisk until completely smooth. Pour the smooth miso mixture back into the pot and stir gently. Taste and add more miso if you want deeper flavor.
- If using spinach or bok choy, add them now and cook 30-60 seconds until just wilted.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with sliced green onions, a few drops of sesame oil, and shichimi togarashi, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is designed for quick preparation, using simple, whole ingredients for everyday wellness.
- Miso paste must not boil, as high heat destroys its beneficial properties and flavor.
- Use vegetable broth instead of dashi granules for a fully vegan version.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Quick Carrot Onion Miso Bowl, healthy soup, fast vegetarian meal, miso soup recipe, light dinner, nourishing bowl, carrot soup, simple Japanese flavor