Natto Soup

Natto Soup is a comforting and nutritious vegan dish that combines the unique flavors of fermented soybeans with wholesome vegetables and rich umami broth. Perfect for a quick meal, this soup is both hearty and healthy.

Ingredients

• Natto - 100 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Miso paste - 2 tablespoons
• Tofu - 100 grams, cubed
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Shiitake mushrooms - 100 grams, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Spinach - 100 grams
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
2. Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and julienned carrot to the pot, and cook for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
3. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in the miso paste and soy sauce until fully dissolved in the broth.
5. Add the cubed tofu and spinach, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
6. Finally, add the natto and chopped green onions, stirring gently to combine, and cook for another 2 minutes.
7. Season with black pepper to taste, then serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 16 g
• Carbs: 26 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in probiotics from natto, supporting gut health.
• High in protein and fiber, promoting satiety and muscle health.

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