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Anti-Inflammatory Miso Ginger Broth With Lemon

Anti-inflammatory miso ginger broth with lemon is a quick simmered vegetable broth brightened with fresh citrus. Ginger, garlic, and turmeric infuse a golden, soothing sip, finished with smooth miso stirred in off-heat for best flavor and culture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

vegetable broth
  • 6 cup vegetable broth
fresh ginger
  • 3 tbsp fresh ginger sliced
garlic
  • 3 clove garlic smashed
white miso paste
  • 3 tbsp white miso paste
lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
turmeric
  • 1 tsp turmeric
green onions
  • 2 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Simmer the aromatics
  1. In a Dutch oven, combine the vegetable broth, fresh ginger, garlic, and turmeric, then bring to a gentle simmer (about 180°F/82°C). The broth should start steaming evenly without a hard boil.
  2. Maintain a gentle simmer for 15 minutes to infuse the flavors. Keep the surface lightly active with small bubbles around the edges.
Finish with miso and lemon
  1. Remove the pot from the heat, then strain out the ginger and garlic if desired. The liquid should look golden and fragrant.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk a ladleful of warm broth into the white miso paste until smooth, then pour it back into the pot. The mixture should turn evenly smooth with no miso lumps.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice, keeping the broth below a simmer. You should see the broth brighten as the lemon disperses.
Serve
  1. Ladle the broth into mugs or bowls, then garnish with sliced green onions. Serve warm and steaming for a comforting sip.

Notes

Pro tip: never boil the broth after adding the miso—high heat can dull flavor and reduce beneficial cultures; aim for warm, steamy heat only. Refrigerate in a covered container up to 3 days and rewarm gently (do not vigorously boil). Freezing is not recommended because miso can change texture after thawing. For a gluten-free option, choose gluten-free white miso paste and confirm your broth is gluten-free.