Spicy Beef & Lentil Miso Soup

Cafe Series: Episode 1!

I’m starting a new series made up of recipes I would serve if I owned my dream cafe :) And this nourishing soup is my first offering! I’ve always dreamed of opening a little day time lunch spot, somewhere you can pop in and grab a yummy beverage, a nourishing soup, and maybe a tasty pastry. (I’m no professional baker but I do know a few!)

I don’t know if I’ll actually ever open up a brick and mortar, but here’s hoping and maybe even attracting an angel investor via my visually captivating Instagram reels!

This soup is so simple and so rewarding, packed with protein, fiber, and tons of depth and flavor. If you’re not into meat (hi mom) you can definitely sub the beef for extra lentils, tofu or veggies. You can also swap for a veggie broth, I’m confident it would taste just as yummy. However, I would not recommend skipping the garnishes, think of them as part of the recipe. I know it can be super frustrating to buy a bunch of pantry items and never use them again which is why I noted some of them as optional. But cilantro, lime, and toasted sesame oil are a must!!!

This made about 5 full servings. If you don’t like eating the same thing everyday save half in the fridge and freeze the rest for a rainy day. If you have any questions or recipe requests please let me know in the comments below! I hope you enjoy <3