Spicy Miso Carrot Blend (Print View)
A vibrant blend of carrots, miso, and spice delivering rich, comforting flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped
03 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
05 - 1.5 pounds carrots, peeled and sliced
06 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
→ Broth & Flavor
07 - 5 cups vegetable broth
08 - 2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste
09 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
10 - 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or chili garlic sauce
11 - Juice of ½ lime
→ Garnish
12 - Fresh coriander, chopped
13 - Sliced spring onions
14 - Toasted sesame seeds
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent.
02 - Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in sliced carrots and diced potato. Sauté for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Pour in the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes until carrots are very tender.
05 - Remove pot from heat. Let cool slightly, then blend soup using an immersion blender until completely smooth.
06 - Whisk miso paste with a ladle of hot soup until dissolved. Stir this mixture back into the pot along with soy sauce and sriracha.
07 - Return to low heat and gently warm through; do not boil after adding miso.
08 - Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning or spice as desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with coriander, spring onions, and sesame seeds if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The way miso transforms ordinary carrots into something deeply savory and complex
- It comes together faster than you think and tastes like you spent hours on it
02 -
- Never boil miso or you will lose its delicate probiotic qualities and depth of flavor
- Letting the soup cool slightly before blending prevents splattering and accidents
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- Grating ginger on a microplane eliminates fibrous strings in the finished soup
- Whisking miso separately prevents clumping and ensures even distribution