I don’t have time - Miso Soup

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Written By Joana Castro
In the whirlwind of busy days, finding balance can feel like a challenge. That’s why I created the 'I Don’t Have Time - Miso Soup'— a  recipe designed to bring a moment of calm to your hectic schedule. Quick to prepare, nourishing for the body, and comforting for the soul, it’s a simple way to restore harmony in your day. Or maybe you simply don’t have the patience to cook— we all have those days — but you still don’t want to compromise your health. With just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort, this bowl of goodness reminds us that even in chaos, balance is always within reach.

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TCM Benefits

  • Tonifies the Qi and blood

  • Harmonizes digestion

  • Displess dampness

  • Gently warms the body

  • Balances energy levels

  • Balances mood

  • Supports brain health

  • Enhances immune support

  • Eliminates toxins

  • Disperse cold and dampness

Nutricional Properties and Benefits

  • Vitamins: A, C E, K, mix of B Vitamins ( B1, B2, B3, B6, B9, B12)

  • Minerals: Calcium, Copper, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc

  • Contains all essential amino acids

  • Anti-oxidant

  • Anti-inflammatory

  • Great for gut health

  • Improves heart health (lowers the LDL)

  • Good for blood sugar regulation

  • Good for weight management

  • Supports thyroid health

  • Cancer-fighting properties

 

TCM Flavour: Slightly Sour, Sweet, Salty

Energetics/TCM Thermal Nature: Neutral

Organ-Meridian: Liver, Stomach, Spleen, Kidneys

Season: Fall, Winter

 

Total Time: 3 minutes

Serves: 1 small soup bowl

 

Cuisine: Japanese

Meal Type: Sides, Snacks

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon wakame seaweed

  • 1 teaspoon of miso paste (of your choice)

  • 1 cup of hot water (not boiling)

Directions:

  1. If the seaweed is not pre-cut, cut it into small pieces.

  2. Boil the water, then let it cool slightly until it's hot but no longer boiling.

  3. Pour the hot water into a bowl with the seaweed.

  4. Stir in the miso paste until fully dissolved. And voilà—your miso soup is ready!

Themes and Variations

Endless. You can add carrots, spinach, daikon, seafood, mushrooms, etc. The ingredients you use play a key role in determining the impact of the therapy.

Especially Good For

Anyone with poor digestion, lack of appetite, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, lack of strength, cold extremities (hand and feet), anemia. 
Great for weak and elderly people.
Great to dissipate cold, blood stasis by tonifying blood, helps to eliminates stagnancy.
Also good for women during menstruation and even day days prior.
Helps to calm the mind and helps to focus (no more scattered thoughts).

 

TIP

Interesting fact: the fermentation process used to produce miso makes it easier for the body to absorb the nutrients it contains. So, if you have a difficult time absorbing food, miso is a good addition to your daily diet.

 
Joana Castro
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