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miso soup with shredded chicken
Isla Marie

Miso Soup With Chicken

This miso soup with chicken is a comforting, protein-packed Japanese-inspired soup made with savory miso broth, tender shredded chicken, mushrooms, greens, and aromatics like garlic and ginger. It’s ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for a cozy lunch or easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Japanese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups chicken broth use gluten-free if needed
  • 3 tablespoons miso paste white or yellow miso recommended
  • 1 –2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari GF option
  • 1 –2 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie or leftover chicken
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms shiitake or button
  • 1 cup spinach or chopped bok choy
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • Optional Add-Ins
  • Soft-boiled egg
  • Udon ramen, soba, or rice noodles
  • Tofu cubes
  • Corn
  • Carrots or cabbage
  • Optional Toppings
  • Sesame seeds
  • Chili oil
  • Nori strips
  • Lime wedges

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Whisk
  • Ladle
  • Cutting board & knife
  • Small bowl for dissolving miso

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken:
  2. Use leftover shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken. Set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics:
  4. Heat a little oil in a pot. Add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant.
  5. Add Broth and Vegetables:
  6. Add mushrooms and sauté briefly. Pour in chicken broth and soy sauce/tamari.
  7. Simmer gently.
  8. Dissolve the Miso:
  9. Scoop out a ladle of hot broth into a bowl. Whisk in miso paste until smooth.
  10. Add the dissolved miso back into the pot without boiling.
  11. Add Chicken and Greens:
  12. Stir in shredded chicken and spinach/bok choy. Heat gently until warmed through.

Notes

Never boil miso; add it after removing from direct heat.
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
Add noodles to make it a full chicken miso ramen-style dish.
For a spicy version, add chili oil, sriracha, or chili crisp.
Freeze broth + chicken only; add miso and greens after reheating.
Use white miso for mild flavor, yellow for balance, red miso for stronger taste.