Chicken Miso Soup with Rice
2 servings
10 minutes
Chicken miso soup with rice is a warm, cozy dish embodying the harmony of Japanese cuisine. Tender chicken meat infused with broth aroma perfectly complements soft rice and sweet carrots. Miso paste adds a rich umami flavor to the soup, while soy sauce and mirin balance salty and sweet notes. This soup is not only nutritious but also easily digestible, making it an ideal choice for a light dinner or recovery after a long day. In Japan, miso soup has deep traditions and is often served as an everyday dish, providing health and comfort. Garnished with fresh green onions, this soup becomes a bright example of the simplicity and sophistication of Japanese gastronomy.
1
Bring the broth to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
- Chicken broth: 500 ml
2
Add the chicken breast and cook it for about 8 minutes until it's done. Then set the pot aside and remove the meat.
- Chicken breast: 2 pieces
3
You can add rice and carrots directly to the hot broth.
- Long grain rice: 50 g
- Carrot: 8 pieces
4
Bring everything to a boil again, cover with a lid, reduce the heat, and cook for about 10 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the carrot is soft.
5
You can put the chicken back in the pot, then add soy sauce and mirin. Sprinkle with green onions and serve.
- Chicken breast: 2 pieces
- Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
- Mirin: 1 tablespoon
- Green onions: 2 stems