Gobo Miso Soup
Gobo Miso Soup is a traditional Japanese soup featuring sliced burdock root (gobo) simmered in a savory miso broth, often with tofu and wakame seaweed. It's a staple in home cooking and washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine), valued for its earthy flavor and simplicity. The dish highlights the use of root vegetables to add texture and depth to the classic miso soup base.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This soup is low in calories and fat, providing a good source of dietary fiber and plant-based protein from tofu and miso. It's rich in minerals like potassium and manganese, with a typical serving containing around 50-80 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 65 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1.5 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg |
| Phosphorus | 80 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Burdock root is prized in Japanese cuisine not only for its nutty, slightly sweet taste but also for its high inulin content, a prebiotic fiber that supports gut health. Culturally, it's often associated with New Year's dishes (like kinpira gobo) for its symbolic representation of perseverance and growth.
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