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A bowl of Kabocha Miso Soup with Shichimi, a Japanese seven spice mixture, sprinkled on top.

Kabocha Miso Soup

Kabocha Miso Soup is up there as one of the cosiest soups ever. It’s dense and velvety in texture with a sweet and nutty flavour unlike any other pumpkin or squash I’ve ever tried - sorry butternut squash.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 medium kabocha (sliced into evenly sized pieces)
  • 500 ml dashi stock
  • 2 tbsp miso paste
  • 1 pinch shichimi (Japanese Seven Spice)

Instructions
 

  • Bring the dashi to a simmer and add in the pieces of kabocha.
  • Cover and cook the kabocha for about 10-15 minutes, or until it is fork-tender. Be sure to continuously check the kabocha as it easily overcooks.
  • Combine the miso and about 4 tablespoons of water to make a pourable miso mixture.
  • Once Kabocha is tender, switch off the heat and mix in the miso mixture.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of shichimi and enjoy!
Keyword Cosy Winter Recipes, Easy Miso Soup Recipe, Japanese Pumpkin, Japanese Winter Soup, Kabocha, Kabocha Miso Soup