Mussels in Garlic Miso Broth for a Quick Comforting Meal

Mussels in Garlic Miso Broth is a comforting, quick dish featuring tender mussels in a rich, umami broth.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Broth

2 cups Mussels fresh, cleaned
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil can substitute with canola or avocado oil
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
3 tablespoons White Miso
4 cups Broth vegetable or chicken
1 tablespoon Fish Sauce omit for vegetarian version
2 tablespoons Mirin can substitute with white wine vinegar
1/2 cup Cooking Cream or Soy Cream coconut cream is a dairy-free alternative
2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

For the Aromatics

1 medium Onion chopped
3 cloves Garlic minced
1 tablespoon Grated Ginger
1 medium Tomato chopped

For Toppings & Serving

3 tablespoons Chives chopped
to taste Chili Oil
to taste Chili Pepper
1 loaf Crusty Bread

Equipment

large pan

Method

Preparation

Clean the mussels under cold water and scrub shells thoroughly. Discard any that are open.
Chop onion, garlic, and tomato. Mince garlic finely.
Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 3 minutes.
Stir in white miso and chopped tomato, cooking for another 2 minutes.
Add broth, fish sauce, and mirin. Bring to boil, then add cleaned mussels. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in cooking cream and butter until melted.
Serve with chives and a drizzle of chili oil. Pair with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh mussels and serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.

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