Healing Harvest Miso Soup

🌿 Healing Vegetable Soup with Sprouts, Greens & Miso

A flexible, nourishing one-pot soup rich in fiber, plant-based protein, and warming spices.

🧂 Ingredients

Base aromatics:

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (or substitute with shallots or green onions)

Vegetables (choose any combination):

• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped
• 1/2 cup okra, sliced
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup squash or zucchini, chopped
• 1/2 cup cucumber or bottle gourd, peeled and diced

Protein & greens:

• 1/2 cup sprouts (e.g., mung beans, green peas, chickpeas, or red lentils)
• 1 cup leafy greens (e.g., spinach, baby kale, arugula, or amaranth leaves)

Spices & seasonings:

• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt to taste

Broth & herbs:

• 3–4 cups vegetable, chicken, or bone broth
• 1–2 sprigs fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro, basil, thyme, or rosemary)

Optional sour element:

• 2 tbsp tamarind paste or fresh lemon juice (to taste)

Finishing touch (optional):

• 1 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

🥣 Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics:
   In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion (or shallots/green onions) and sauté until soft and translucent.
2. Add vegetables & sprouts:
   Stir in chopped vegetables of your choice and sprouts. Add leafy greens next. Sprinkle in turmeric, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
3. Simmer:
   Cover and cook on medium heat for 5–10 minutes, allowing vegetables to release moisture and soften slightly.
4. Add broth & herbs:
   Pour in the broth and stir gently. Add herbs like cilantro, basil, thyme, or rosemary. Lower the heat and let the soup simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes until all ingredients are well-cooked and flavors have blended.
5. Optional sour twist:
   Add tamarind paste or a squeeze of lemon juice for a tangy finish, if desired.
6. Finish with miso & cilantro:
   Turn off the heat. Stir in miso paste (avoid boiling miso to preserve probiotics) and top with fresh cilantro before serving.

🌟 Tips & Variations

• Add flattened rice (poha) or puffed rice or pasta in the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra body.
• For a heartier soup, blend half of the soup and mix it back in.

••Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days; flavors deepen with time.