How to Make Miso, Chicken, and Green Onion Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

With its rich umami flavor and comforting warmth, Miso, Chicken, and Green Onion Soup is a classic Japanese dish that is perfect for cozy nights at home. This satisfying soup is bursting with the savory flavors of miso, tender chicken, and fresh green onions, making it a delightful and nourishing option for any meal.

The key ingredient in this soup is miso, a traditional Japanese seasoning made from fermented soybeans. Miso has a deep, complex flavor that adds depth and richness to th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or as needed
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ portobello mushrooms, stemmed and sliced
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 2 tablespoons miso paste
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken
  • 5 green onions, trimmed and chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 59 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 19 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion. Cook and stir onion until golden, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until softened, about 5 minutes more. Pour in 1/2 cup broth; simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk miso paste and 2 tablespoons broth together in a bowl. Pour into the vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir to coat the vegetables, about 1 minute. Add chicken meat and the remaining broth. Reduce heat to low and simmer soup until flavors are well blended, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    119 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 593mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 32mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 204mg