Pumpkin Miso Ramen: Discover Your Cozy Comfort Bowl!
A cozy and creamy Pumpkin Miso Ramen that combines savory flavors with the warmth of autumn, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp white or yellow miso paste
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake or cremini)
- 1 cup baby spinach or kale
- 1/2 block extra-firm tofu, cubed
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (for frying tofu)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves (fried or fresh)
- Optional toppings: soft-boiled egg, corn, chili oil
Instructions
- In a pot, sauté garlic and ginger in sesame oil until fragrant. Add pumpkin purée, miso paste, soy sauce, and broth. Simmer 10–12 minutes.
- Pan-fry tofu in oil until golden on all sides. Season with a pinch of salt.
- In the same pan, sauté mushrooms until browned, then toss in spinach or kale until wilted.
- Boil noodles separately for 3–4 minutes, then drain.
- In bowls, layer noodles, pour in pumpkin miso broth, then top with tofu, mushrooms, greens, green onions, and fried sage.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth.
- Adjust the amount of miso paste to taste.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or bok choy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Protein: 20g