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Miso Vegetable Broth with Roasted Napa Cabbage

Miso Vegetable Broth with Roasted Napa Cabbage

A light, nourishing miso vegetable broth with roasted napa cabbage, packed with umami depth and gentle citrus brightness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 7 servings
Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • ½ head napa cabbage cut into quarters
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus extra for roasting
  • 1 medium onion cut into chunks
  • 1 pound carrots cut into chunks
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 8 pieces scallions trimmed
  • 8 ounces daikon radish cut into chunks
  • 6 to 8 slices fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic halved

Broth Components

  • 2 tablespoons miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 piece dried kelp 5 x 5 inches, rinsed
  • 10 to 12 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms rinsed
  • 2 small cubes fermented bean curd optional
  • 14 to 16 cups water
  • ½ lime juice of ½ lime
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Place napa cabbage on a baking sheet, lightly oil, and roast for 25 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add ginger and garlic, cook until fragrant.
  • Add onion, carrots, celery, scallions, daikon, kelp, and mushrooms.
  • Pour in water and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Add roasted cabbage, reduce heat, and simmer 3 to 4 hours.
  • Whisk miso with hot broth and stir back into pot with soy sauce.
  • Keep heat low and avoid boiling.
  • Strain broth and discard solids.
  • Add lime juice and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Do not boil after adding miso to preserve flavor. Adjust lime juice and soy sauce to taste. Broth can be stored for several days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword healthy, Light, Miso Vegetable Broth, Roasted Napa Cabbage, Umami, Vegan
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