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Ingredients
1-2 T olive oil
1 small shallot, minced
4 C chicken broth
1 C chopped greens
1/4 C chopped woodear mushrooms
1 Sheet seaweed, cut into small rectangles**
1-2 T white miso
Instructions:
1. Heat sauce pan to medium
2. Pour in olive oil
3. Sauté minced shallots 5-7 minutes or until softened and just transparent
4. Add broth and bring to boil
5. Add chopped greens and mushrooms; return heat to medium - cook 3-4 minutes until greens become tender.
6. Add desired amount of seaweed and let simmer 1-2 minutes
7. Thin miso with 1-2 T of soup broth.
9. Remove soup from heat, and slowly pour in desired amount of miso
Serve hot.
Chef Tip:
*- lacinato, curly kale, swiss chard are hardy, but any favorite green will work
**- Wakame is the more traditional seaweed used in Japanese miso, but here we like the korean roasted, seasoned nori sheets because they are not so “sturdy” and are easily digestible for us, so as with everything you are encouraged to make changes and additions to personalize your recipes.
Nutritional Information:
Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories: ~66–67
Protein: ~3 g
Fat: ~3.5 g
Carbohydrates: ~5.3 g
Fiber: ~1.1–1.2 g
Net Carbs: ~4.1–4.3 g
Nutritional Highlights
Fresh Ingredient Benefits
Shallots: Provide antioxidants + digestive support
This soup is low in calorie but high in comfort: A warm bowl that feels indulgent but stays light
Gut-friendly elements: Miso provides beneficial fermented compounds
Mineral-rich: Seaweed contributes iodine and trace minerals
Blood sugar friendly: Low net carbs per serving, especially with non-starchy greens
Woodear mushrooms provide that signature slightly rubbery, almost whispery, earthy taste. They also add small amounts of iron and potassium and are gut-friendly fiber so a quiet assist for digestion.
Diabetic/heath tips:
To keep sodium and blood pressure in check, substitute low-sodium broth and limit miso to 1 Tbsp. You can boost flavor with ginger, garlic, or a splash of rice vinegar instead of extra salt.
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