Cold season has approached and I am in serious need of hearty, warming foods. With all the veggies in this miso soup, it\u2019s a wonderfully healthy and nourishing bowl of soothing deliciousness and umami glory. Ginger adds an incredible zing, lemongrass, a bright, fresh flavor, shiitake mushrooms a boost for the immune system and nutrient dense baby Bok Choy oodles of vitamin C and carotenoids (vitamin A). An absolutely amazing blend for maintaining a healthy immune system!<\/p>\n
Miso is prized for its rich, complex flavor and its ability to add the \u201cmmmm\u201d factor to nearly any dish. This taste sensation is called “umami,” also known as the “fifth taste”. Not only does miso play an important role in making food taste delicious, it\u2019s also amazing for its dense concentration of nutrients and remarkable disease-fighting properties. So it\u2019s great to get a good dose of it regularly!<\/p>\n
Long used in traditional Chinese medicine, shiitake mushrooms are one of nature\u2019s most powerful immune system boosters and are said to protect against so many health problems, ranging from the common cold to even cancer.<\/p>\n
And there is an added bonus! Shiitake mushrooms also help reduce tooth decay! Read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n For extra heartiness, I add udon noodles and rump steak to my veggie packed miso soup. Any type of noodles can be used, and it can be easily transformed into a vegetarian dish by skipped out on the meat all together. With its powerhouse ingredients, it\u2019s perfectly as satisfying as a healthy bowl of vegetarian goodness. Enjoy!<\/p>\n![\"Miso-Soup](\"https:\/\/ellerepublic.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/MisoSoup1-WEB.jpg\")
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