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Miso Soup with Shiitakes and Snap Peas

By Coco Morante

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4 Servings

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less than 15 min

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Easy

Miso Soup with Shiitakes and Snap Peas
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Recipe Details

Course: Appetizers

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 12 min

Total Time: less than 15 min

Cooking Technique: Sauté

Cuisine: Asian Flavors

Diet: Vegan

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 1/2 inch knob ginger, peeled and finely grated
  • 4 oz. fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar snap peas, diced
  • 1/4 cup white miso paste
  • 2 green onions, chopped
Miso soup doesn’t require cooking under pressure—this version cooks entirely on the Instant Pot’s Sauté setting and comes together in about 15 minutes. Freshly grated garlic and ginger give the soup depth of flavor, so you won’t miss the traditional bonito flakes. Serve as a first course for a Japanese-inspired meal, or sip as a mid-day snack.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Select the Sauté setting on the Instant Pot, add the oil, garlic, and ginger, and heat for 2 minutes, until bubbling. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 1 minute, until they begin to wilt and the ginger and garlic begin to brown on the bottom of the pot. Stir in the water and peas, using a wooden spoon to nudge loose any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Cover with the glass lid and let come up to a simmer (this will take about 8 minutes).
  2. Remove the lid and press the Cancel button to turn off the pot.
  3. Put the miso paste in a small bowl. Ladle 1/4 cup of the liquid from the pot into the bowl, then mash the miso against the side of the bowl and stir until it is fully dissolved. Add the miso mixture and the green onions to the pot and stir to combine.
  4. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve piping hot. Enjoy!

About the chef

Coco Morante

Coco Morante

Coco Morante is a bestselling cookbook author with seven titles, including The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook and The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook. With a passion for cooking since childhood, Morante is known for her expertise in Instant Pot recipes and her ability to simplify meal preparation. She contributes recipes and photography to well-known publications like Simply Recipes and The Kitchn, and manages the popular Instant Pot Recipes Facebook page. Morante's approachable style has made her a trusted resource for home cooks everywhere.

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