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Mussels in Garlic Miso Broth

Mussels in Garlic Miso Broth – A Savory Seafood Escape

This Mussels in Garlic Miso Broth combines rich umami flavors in a quick, one-pan dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Asian, French
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Broth
  • 1 pound Mussels fresh, cleaned, and tightly closed
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil can substitute with olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Tomato cored and seeded
  • 3 tablespoons White Miso red miso can be swapped
  • 2 cups Vegetable or Chicken Broth low-sodium if desired
  • 0.5 cup Cooking Cream or Soy Cream for dairy-free option use soy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh and grated, optional
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce can swap with extra soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin can be replaced with sake
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter or olive oil for dairy-free option
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Chives freshly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Oil optional
  • 1 pinch Chili Pepper to suit spice preferences
For Serving
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread for soaking up broth

Equipment

  • Pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Mussels: Clean the mussels under cold running water, discarding any that remain open or have cracked shells.
  2. Chop Aromatics: Finely chop the onion, garlic, and tomato to ensure they infuse into the broth evenly.
  3. Sauté Base: Heat vegetable and sesame oils in a pan over medium heat, then add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Build Broth: Stir in white miso and tomato, cooking for 2 minutes to integrate flavors.
  5. Add Liquids: Pour in broth, fish sauce, and mirin; bring to a gentle boil.
  6. Cook Mussels: Add mussels to the pan, cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook for 8 minutes or until mussels open.
  7. Finish Broth: Stir in cooking cream and butter until melted, then let sit for a minute.
  8. Serve: Ladle mussels and broth into bowls; garnish with chives and drizzle with chili oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Enjoy the best flavors of mussels in garlic miso broth while they are at their freshest.

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