Hearty Miso Stew Recipe

Name: Hearty Miso Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 dried shiitake mushrooms; 2 pieces kombu seaweed; 4 1/4-inch-thick coins fresh ginger; 1 1/2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce; 1 Tbs. sake or mirin (rice wine); 1/2 tsp. sugar, optional; 1 cup thinly sliced button mushrooms; 1 small leek, white and light green parts thinly sliced ( 3/4 cup); 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (2 cups); 6 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths (2 cups); 34 Tbs. miso paste; 8 oz. firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch dice; 2 green onions, thinly sliced ( 1/4 cup); Sesame oil for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

6 dried shiitake mushrooms
2 pieces kombu seaweed
4 1/4-inch-thick coins fresh ginger
1 1/2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbs. sake or mirin (rice wine)
1/2 tsp. sugar, optional
1 cup thinly sliced button mushrooms
1 small leek, white and light green parts thinly sliced ( 3/4 cup)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice (2 cups)
6 oz. green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths (2 cups)
34 Tbs. miso paste
8 oz. firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 green onions, thinly sliced ( 1/4 cup)
Sesame oil for garnish, optional

1
Combine shiitake mushrooms, kombu, ginger, soy sauce, sake, sugar (if using), and 5 cups water in saucepan; bring to a boil.
2
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 10 minutes.
3
Strain out solids, and discard shiitake mushrooms and ginger.
4
Slice kombu, and set aside.
5
Return liquid to saucepan.
6
Add button mushrooms and leek to broth, and bring to a boil.
7
Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 5 minutes.
8
Add sweet potato, green beans, and sliced kombu; simmer 5 to 7 minutes more, or until sweet potato is tender.
9
Whisk together miso and 1 cup warm broth from soup in bowl until miso has dissolved.
10
Stir miso mixture into soup, and heat over medium-low heat until miso blooms.
11
Stir in tofu, and heat 1 to 2 minutes (do not boil).
12
Serve garnished with green onions and drizzled with sesame oil (if using).

204

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 dried shiitake mushrooms, 2 pieces kombu seaweed, 4 1/4-inch-thick coins fresh ginger, 1 1/2 Tbs. low-sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Hearty Miso Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hearty Miso Stew

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