(Your Tummy’s New Favourite Roommate)
Let’s get straight to the point: your gut? It does a lot. It digests your food, powers your immune system, affects your mood, and sometimes, rudely, lets you know it’s unhappy in the most dramatic ways possible.
So when things feel a bit off—bloated, sluggish, or you just want a reset without reaching for another kombucha—this Miso Mushroom Gut-Healing Soup is here to help. It’s warm, savoury, and basically a bowl full of friendly bacteria in disguise as comfort food.
Better yet, it’s made in a mug or bowl with boiling water. No pot. No pan. No mess. Just your gut saying “thank you” in whatever way guts say that.
🧠 Why This Soup Works: Probiotic Power Meets Immune Support
This recipe may be minimal, but it’s doing the absolute most for your body. Here’s the breakdown:
- Miso paste is a fermented food packed with probiotics—the good bacteria your gut thrives on.
- Mushrooms (especially brown or shiitake) support immune function, thanks to beta-glucans and antioxidant compounds.
- Spring onion adds prebiotic fibre, which feeds those friendly bacteria.
- Sesame oil delivers healthy fats and that nutty, rich flavour that makes this soup feel like more than the sum of its parts.
No blender, no boiling, and no sad leftovers you’ll forget in the fridge. This soup is perfectly portioned, functional, and deeply satisfying.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 1)
This is the kind of thing you can make from pantry staples and a few fresh bits:
- 1 tsp miso paste (white or brown is fine—go with your gut, literally)
- 1 cup hot water (just off the boil)
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms (button, Swiss brown, shiitake—whatever you’ve got)
- 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
- A dash of toasted sesame oil (optional, but delightful)
🧂 Optional but fabulous: A splash of tamari or a pinch of chilli flakes if you want extra depth or heat.
🥄 Instructions (Spoiler: It’s Just Stirring)
- Heat your water until just boiling. Let it cool slightly (around 80°C is ideal) so you don’t nuke the probiotics in the miso.
- Add miso paste to your mug or bowl. Pour in the hot water and stir gently to dissolve completely. (Use a spoon or a mini whisk if you’re fancy.)
- Add the mushrooms and spring onion. Let them sit for a few minutes to soften and infuse into the broth.
- Drizzle with sesame oil, and taste. Add salt or tamari if needed.
- Slurp gently and feel your gut doing a little happy dance.
🥢 Pro tip: If your mushrooms are on the chunkier side, pre-soak them in the hot water for 2–3 minutes before adding miso to soften them up.
🌿 Nutritional Highlights (Per Serve)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~60 kcal |
| Protein | ~3g |
| Fibre | ~1g |
| Sodium | Moderate (check your miso label) |
| Hero Nutrients | Probiotics, B-vitamins, selenium, prebiotics |
🍄 Fun fact: Mushrooms are one of the only plant-based sources of ergothioneine, an antioxidant that supports cell health and immune balance. Fancy name, real benefit.
🔁 Tips & Variations
- Don’t boil the miso!
High heat kills the probiotic cultures. Always stir miso into hot (not boiling) water. - Bulk it up:
Add tofu cubes, soba noodles, or a boiled egg for a more filling bowl. - Dairy-free ramen hack:
Stir in a splash of oat or soy milk for a creamy miso twist. - Make it a fridge-clearer:
Got wilting greens, leftover roast veggies, or stray bits of bok choy? Toss ’em in. - Storage tip:
Mix up the broth base ahead (just miso + water), and keep it in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 days. Add fresh mushrooms and spring onion just before eating.
🧘♀️ Why I Make This on Gut-Grumpy Days
Sometimes I want to eat healthy but don’t want to cook. Or chew. Or clean. This soup is for those days.
It’s warm, salty in the good way, and doesn’t leave me bloated or heavy. Just calm. And nourished. And a little bit smug that I ate something probiotic without drinking another vinegary hipster soda.
It’s also perfect for:
- Midweek reset meals
- Post-takeaway regret
- 3pm office slumps (yes, it’s thermos-friendly)
- Quiet evenings when your stomach’s in witness protection
💬 Tell Me: What’s Your Gut’s Love Language?
Are you a miso fan? Do you swear by sauerkraut? Or are you just here for soups that don’t require washing up?
👇 Share your gut-friendly hacks or fridge-cleaning soup combos in the comments.
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