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Miso Onion Soup

This is a soothing remedy when you are coming down with a cold—though you need not wait for a cold to try it!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light olive oil
6 medium white or red onions, quartered and thinly sliced
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 to 4 tablespoons miso (any variety) dissolved in 1/3 cup warm water, or to taste
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat the oil in a soup pot. Add the onions and sauté over medium-low heat until golden. Add the garlic and continue to sauté slowly until the onions are lightly browned, stirring often, 15 to 20 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add 5 cups water and the ginger. Bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    Stir in the dissolved miso, remove from the heat, and season. Allow the soup to stand for 15 minutes, covered, and serve.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 4

    Calories: 108

    Step 5

    Total Fat: 5g

    Step 6

    Protein: 7g

    Step 7

    Carbohydrate: 13g

    Step 8

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 9

    Sodium: 465mg

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