Miso Milk Soup with Maitake Mushrooms, Satoimo (Tar

Name: Miso Milk Soup with Maitake Mushrooms, Satoimo (Taro Root), and Pea Shoots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 Satoimo (taro root) (potatoes are fine too *See Helpful Hints); 1 pack Pea shoots; 1 bunch Maitake mushrooms; 1/4 Onion; 3 cm Bacon block (or sliced bacon); 250 ml Milk or soy milk; 200 ml Water; 1 tbsp Miso; 1/2 tsp Bonito dashi granules; 1 tsp Chicken stock powder; 1 Olive oil, black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Peel the satoimo skin off and cut into quarters.
2
Simmer until it softens.
3
(Or microwave in plastic wrap, peel off the skin and cut into quarters.)
4
Cut the bacon and onion into 1 cm cubes.
5
Shred the maitake mushrooms into easy-to-eat sizes.
6
Cut off the tougher stems on the pea shoots, and cut into thirds.
7
In a thick pan, add oil and saute the bacon and onion.
8
Once the onion turns translucent, add the maitake and stir gently.
9
Add water and the ingredients marked .
10
Once boiled, reduce the heat and remove the surface scum if need be.
11
Add the satoimo from Step 1, and let the miso dissolve in soup.
12
Add milk, and reheat.
13
Add the pea shoots and turn off the heat.
14
The pea shoots will start to wilt immediately.
15
Serve in a bowl, and eat while hot Sprinkle black pepper for adults to add a bit of spiciness.
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This recipe is for a milk soup.
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It has a strong flavor and will make a good side dish like curry soup.
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This is also a milk based recipe.
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How about an easy short pasta lunch?
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Bacon may be substituted with chicken.
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Use whatever you like.

462

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 Satoimo (taro root) (potatoes are fine too *See Helpful Hints), 1 pack Pea shoots, 1 bunch Maitake mushrooms, 1/4 Onion, and more.

Yes, Miso Milk Soup with Maitake Mushrooms, Satoimo (Taro Root), and Pea Shoots 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Miso Milk Soup with Maitake Mushrooms, Satoimo (Taro Root), and Pea Shoots

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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