Gut-Soothing Miso Soup

This miso soup is a gut-soothing wonder, packed with probiotics from the miso paste and wakame seaweed. It's also chock-full of flavor, thanks to the fresh ginger, green onions, and tofu. And it's so easy to make, you can have it on the table in just minutes.

Miso soup is a traditional Japanese dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. It's made with a simple broth, miso paste, and various other ingredients, such as seaweed, tofu, and vegetables. Miso paste is a fermented soybean paste that is rich in probiotics, which are beneficial bacteria that can help to improve gut health. Wakame seaweed is also a good source of probiotics, as well as iodine, which is essential for thyroid function.

Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup white miso paste
• 2 tablespoons wakame seaweed
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
• 1/4 cup crumbled tofu
• Optional: 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

1. Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the miso paste until dissolved.
3. Add the wakame seaweed and ginger to the soup and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the seaweed is softened.
4. Stir in the green onion and tofu and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
5. Remove from heat and serve immediately.
6. Optional: Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

Why It Works

• The combination of miso paste and wakame seaweed provides a double dose of probiotics, which can help to improve gut health.
• The fresh ginger and green onions add flavor and antioxidants.
• The tofu adds protein and creaminess.