Chicken and Vegetable Miso Soup
This unique version of chicken soup is packed with vegetables in a savory miso broth.
bone-in chicken thighs, or more to taste
4
dried oregano, or to taste
1
pinch
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
bay leaves
3
miso paste, or more to taste (Optional)
3
tablespoons
water, or as needed
4
quarts
celery, diced
½
bunch
carrots, chopped, or more to taste
4
fresh dill, minced
1
bunch
butternut squash, peeled and chopped
½
red cabbage, chopped
½
small head
purple turnip, peeled and chopped
1
leek, diced
1
red bell pepper, seeded and diced
½
jalapeno pepper, with seeds, diced
1
large
 Place chicken thighs in a large pot and season generously with oregano, salt, and pepper. Add bay leaves and miso paste. Fill pot with water and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook until thighs are no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  Remove thighs and bay leaves from the pot. Tear meat off the bones and chop. Discard bones and bay leaves and return meat to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; add celery, carrots, and dill. Stir and add butternut squash, cabbage, and turnip. Cook, 5 to 10 minutes more.
  Add leek, bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper to the pot. Cook until squash and turnip are soft, about 30 minutes more. Add salt to taste.
