Hearty Napa Cabbage Miso Soup
Authentic Home Cooking! Comforting Napa Cabbage Miso Soup Recipe
A nourishing Napa Cabbage Miso Soup that offers a deep, savory flavor from the combination of fresh cabbage and rich miso paste. It’s the ultimate comfort food that warms you up and fills your stomach on a chilly day. This recipe is simple yet incredibly flavorful, perfect for anyone to try.
Main Ingredients- 7 large Napa cabbage leaves (or about 2 cups of chopped cabbage)
- 1/4 large leek (or to taste)
Dashi Broth- 1 handful dried anchovies (for broth)
- 2 liters water
Seasoning- 4 Tbsp Miso paste (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 Tbsp perilla seed powder (deulkkae garu)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce (for adjusting taste)
- 1 handful dried anchovies (for broth)
- 2 liters water
Seasoning- 4 Tbsp Miso paste (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 Tbsp perilla seed powder (deulkkae garu)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce or fish sauce (for adjusting taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the Napa cabbage thoroughly. Slice the thick stem parts thinly by butterflying them, or separate the leaves from the stems and chop them into bite-sized pieces (about 1.5-2 inches). This ensures the cabbage cooks evenly and becomes tender in the soup.
Step 2
Slice the leek into thin rounds or diagonally. This will add a fragrant aroma to the soup.
Step 3
In a pot, bring 2 liters of water to a boil with the dried anchovies. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes to create a rich anchovy broth. Remove all the anchovies. While the broth is still simmering, dissolve the 4 Tbsp of miso paste by sifting it through a fine-mesh sieve into the pot. This helps prevent clumps and makes the soup smoother.
Step 4
After dissolving the miso, add all the prepared Napa cabbage to the pot. Ensure there’s enough broth to cover the cabbage so it cooks evenly.
Step 5
Let the cabbage simmer over medium heat until tender, which should take about 5-7 minutes. You’ll see the cabbage wilting and the cabbage’s natural savory flavor infusing into the broth as it bubbles.
Step 6
Once the cabbage starts to soften, add the sliced leeks and 1 Tbsp of minced garlic. The garlic adds a refreshing depth, and the leeks contribute their fresh fragrance.
Step 7
Finally, stir in 2 Tbsp of perilla seed powder. This powder is the key ingredient that enhances the soup’s nutty and savory flavor, giving it that distinctive Napa Cabbage Miso Soup taste. Stir well to avoid lumps.
Step 8
Simmer for another moment after adding the perilla seed powder until the delicious Napa Cabbage Miso Soup is ready. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding a tablespoon of soy sauce or fish sauce. Enjoy it hot!
