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Anti-Inflammatory Miso Ginger Broth with Lemon Recipe

Anti-Inflammatory Miso Ginger Broth with Lemon delivers healing umami warmth packed with ginger’s anti-inflammatory power, miso’s gut-healing probiotics, and lemon’s vitamin C boost. Immune-supporting sip or soup base perfect for winter wellness, meal prep, or Pinterest detox boards.

Ingredients

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  • Broth Base:
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken bone broth)
  • 3 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated (2 tbsp)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 large lemon (23 tbsp)
  • 1 tbsp tamari or low-sodium soy sauce
  • Aromatics & Add-ins:
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil or avocado oil
  • ½ cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 small shallot or ½ onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup chopped baby spinach or kale
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Optional: ½ tsp turmeric powder, 4 oz firm tofu cubes

Instructions

  • 1. Heat sesame oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté shallot 2 minutes until softened.
  • 2. Add grated ginger and minced garlic. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • 3. Add mushrooms; cook 3-4 minutes until softened. Pour in broth and tamari. Bring to simmer.
  • 4. Remove from heat. Whisk in miso paste until fully dissolved (don’t boil miso).
  • 5. Stir in lemon juice, spinach, and green onions. Taste and adjust with more lemon or tamari.
  • 6. Serve immediately. Optional: top with sesame seeds, chili flakes, or fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Never boil miso high heat kills beneficial probiotics. Always dissolve off-heat.
  • Fresh ginger essential for maximum anti-inflammatory gingerol compounds.
  • White miso milder and creamier; red miso adds deeper umami.
  • Make double batch; stores 4 days refrigerated. Reheat gently without boiling.
  • Boost with turmeric, wakame seaweed, or spiralized zucchini noodles.
  • Perfect morning detox ritual or afternoon immunity sip.

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Keywords: miso ginger broth, anti inflammatory soup, immune boosting broth, detox miso soup