Pear & Ginger Miso Soup

A Japanese‑inspired, warming, aromatic miso broth with soft pear, ginger and vegetables.

Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Serves 2

A soothing Japanese‑inspired miso soup where pear adds gentle sweetness and silkiness to the broth. Ginger warms and energizes, while vegetables add texture and nourishment. It’s delicate, aromatic and perfect for a beauty‑forward wellness meal.

Ingredients

1 ripe pear, thinly sliced
1 inch fresh ginger, sliced
3 cups vegetable broth
2 tbsp white miso paste
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup shredded cabbage or bok choy
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp soy sauce
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Warm the broth
   In a pot, heat vegetable broth over medium heat with ginger slices.
2. Add vegetables
   Add carrots, cabbage, and mushrooms. Simmer 5–7 minutes until tender.
3. Add pear
   Stir in pear slices and cook 2 minutes until softened but not mushy.
4. Whisk miso
   In a small bowl, whisk miso with a ladle of hot broth until smooth.
5. Combine
   Add miso mixture back into the pot. Do not boil once miso is added.
6. Finish
   Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, and green onions. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
7. Serve
   Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm.

Beauty Benefits

• Pear hydrates and plumps skin
• Ginger boosts circulation for glow
• Miso supports gut–skin harmony
• Vegetables add antioxidants for radiance

Health Benefits

• Anti‑inflammatory ginger
• Probiotic miso for digestion
• Hydrating broth + pear
• Light, nourishing, mineral‑rich

Substitutions

• White miso → yellow or red miso
• Pear → apple or Asian pear
• Cabbage → bok choy or spinach
• Vegetable broth → dashi for traditional flavour

Storage

• Refrigerate up to 2 days
• Reheat gently (do not boil miso)
• Add fresh pear when serving for best texture

Enjoy Pear & Ginger Miso Soup!
I’m Stacey Hobbs, thanks for reading Face by Stace! Until next time.
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