Cozy Miso Fish & Rice Stick Soup for Autumn Evenings
45
min
196
Calories
3g
Fats
20g
Carbs
15g
Protein
This Miso, Fish, and Rice Stick Soup recipe is a heartwarming, nourishing dish perfect for chilly autumn evenings. With 196 calories, packed with 15g of protein, and only 3g of fat per serving, it's a healthy choice that doesn't skimp on flavor.
Ingredients:
Step 1: Prepare the Broth
Start by pouring both the mushroom or vegetable broth and the fish stock into a large pot. Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat, creating a flavorful base for our soup. The combination of these broths will infuse the soup with a rich, savory depth that's both comforting and delicious.
Pro Tip: Using homemade stock adds extra flavor.
Step 2: Add Flavorings
Once your broth is boiling, it's time to stir in the miso, sake, soy sauce, and a hint of white pepper. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, letting all these flavors meld together. The miso contributes a unique umami, the sake a hint of sweetness, the soy sauce adds saltiness, and the white pepper a slight kick. This step creates a complex and layered flavor profile.
Pro Tip: Dissolve miso in a small amount of broth before adding to prevent clumps.
Step 3: Soak the Rice Sticks
Take your rice sticks and place them into a large mixing bowl. Pour very hot water over them, ensuring they are completely submerged. Set them aside until they become pliable, which allows them to cook perfectly in the hot soup without becoming mushy. This step is crucial for achieving that desirable 'al dente' texture.
Pro Tip: Hot tap water works well for soaking rice sticks.
Step 4: Combine Ingredients
After the rice sticks have softened, it's time to bring our soup together. Drain the rice sticks and add them to the simmering broth along with the edamame. If you have pre-cooked udon or soba noodles, now would be the time to add them instead. Return to a simmer and let these ingredients get to know each other for a few minutes, enhancing the soup's richness.
Pro Tip: Pre-cooked noodles reduce overall cooking time.
Step 5: Add the Fish
When your soup is simmering with all the previous ingredients, gently add in the monkfish pieces. Cover your pot and allow the fish to cook just until it's opaque—this shouldn't take more than a minute. Monkfish, with its firm texture, complements the soft noodles and adds a lovely protein boost to the dish.
Pro Tip: Be careful not to overcook the fish to keep it tender.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Ladle the hot soup into bowls and get ready to garnish with cilantro, scallions, torn nori, crisp bean sprouts, a squeeze of lime, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Offering these garnishes in small bowls allows everyone to customize their soup to their liking. The result is a beautifully personalized bowl of soup, brimming with flavor and texture.
Pro Tip: Encourage guests to experiment with garnishes.
