Easy Pork and Miso Soup
This hearty pork and miso soup is packed with tender vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and savory broth. It's a comforting Japanese-style soup that's simple enough for weeknights but satisfying enough to serve as a full meal.
Servings5 Portions
Prep Time20 Mins
Cook Time25 Mins
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
5
- pork200 g
- potatoes2
- carrot1
- tofu0.5 block
- maitake mushrooms0.5 pack
- aburaage1
- konnyaku0.5 pack
- mentsuyu (3x concentrate)50 ml
- water700 ml
- sake3 tbsp
- garlic1 clove
- ginger2 cm
- white miso1 tbsp
- red miso1 tsp
- soy sauce1 pinch
- salt1 pinch
- ichimi spice1 pinch
Step-by-Step Instructions
01
Peel and cut the potatoes and carrot into bite-size pieces. Tear the maitake mushrooms into small clusters, dice the tofu, and thinly slice the aburaage after briefly blanching it in hot water to remove excess oil. Rinse the konnyaku, blanch it briefly, and cut it into pieces.
02
To make decorative konnyaku knots, cut a slit in the center of each piece, then pull one end through the opening. This step is optional, but it gives the soup a traditional look.
03
Add the pork, potatoes, carrot, maitake, tofu, aburaage, konnyaku, water, mentsuyu, sake, garlic, and ginger to a pot. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the pork is cooked through.
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