Taste Meridian

Soups & Broths

Fermented Soybean Stew with Grass-Fed Beef & Zucchini32g protein
korean banchan· 65 min

Fermented Soybean Stew with Grass-Fed Beef & Zucchini

A deeply savory, umami-rich Korean stew built on a base of traditional fermented soybean paste (doenjang), tender grass-fed beef, and silken tofu. This weeknight version swaps refined sugars and seed oils for natural sweetness from ripe Korean pear and healthy fats from extra-virgin olive oil, delivering a gut-friendly, nutrient-dense meal that warms from the inside out.

32gprotein505 kcal · 32g C · 28g F
Ikarian Kremas (Blue Zone Creamy Split Pea Soup)
mediterranean blue zone· 65 min

Ikarian Kremas (Blue Zone Creamy Split Pea Soup)

This velvety Blue Zone staple achieves creaminess through emulsified legumes and high-polyphenol olive oil rather than dairy. It tastes bright, earthy, and deeply savory with a hint of natural sweetness from carrots and onions. Perfect for longevity-focused meal prep, it delivers dense fiber and healthy fats in every bowl.

8gprotein419 kcal · 23g C · 34g F
Okinawan Kombu Miso Soup (Seaweed Umami Broth)
okinawan longevity· 65 min

Okinawan Kombu Miso Soup (Seaweed Umami Broth)

This is the essence of Okinawan longevity: a crystal-clear, deeply savory broth made solely from rehydrated kombu and fermented miso. It delivers a powerful umami punch without vegetables or tofu, relying on the mineral density of seaweed and the probiotic richness of unpasteurized miso to nourish the gut.

0gprotein54 kcal · 1g C · 5g F
Pho Ga: Pastured Chicken Broth with Mountains of Herbs
vietnamese herb broth· 65 min

Pho Ga: Pastured Chicken Broth with Mountains of Herbs

This is a clear, golden broth simmered from pasture-raised chicken bones and charred aromatics, served over rice noodles and topped with a mountain of fresh basil, cilantro, and mint. The flavor is deep and savory without a trace of refined sugar, relying on the natural sweetness of caramelized onion and ginger alongside a touch of pure maple syrup. It is a restorative, polyphenol-dense meal that honors the Vietnamese tradition of healing through broth while stripping away industrial seed oils and processed additives.

21gprotein544 kcal · 57g C · 26g F
Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato & Bitter Melon Miso Soup
okinawan longevity· 65 min

Okinawan Purple Sweet Potato & Bitter Melon Miso Soup

A vibrant, earthy broth featuring the signature purple flesh of Okinawan sweet potatoes and the distinct, nutrient-dense bite of bitter melon. This soup balances the umami depth of artisanal white miso with the natural sweetness of root vegetables, creating a gut-healing bowl that honors the Blue Zone tradition without refined sugars or processed oils.

8gprotein370 kcal · 67g C · 16g F
Sardinian Longevity Minestrone
mediterranean blue zone· 65 min

Sardinian Longevity Minestrone

This rustic Sardinian staple brings together creamy cannellini beans, earthy farro, and crisp kale in a savory broth enriched with a generous finish of extra-virgin olive oil. The flavor profile is deeply savory and herbaceous, relying on the natural sweetness of caramelized fennel and carrots rather than added sugar. It is a nutrient-dense, polyphenol-rich bowl designed to support cellular longevity and sustained energy.

10gprotein558 kcal · 47g C · 38g F
Tom Kha with Wild Mushrooms, Lemongrass & Organic Coconut28g protein
thai fresh herb· 65 min

Tom Kha with Wild Mushrooms, Lemongrass & Organic Coconut

This is a pristine, farm-fresh iteration of the classic Thai coconut soup, stripping away refined sugar and seed oils to let the earthy depth of wild mushrooms and the bright citrus notes of lemongrass shine. Simmered in full-fat organic coconut milk and enriched with a high-quality vegetable broth, it delivers a creamy, savory texture without the inflammatory load of traditional shortcuts.

28gprotein316 kcal · 25g C · 12g F
Tubimoto: Okinawan Herring & Daikon Stew26g protein
okinawan longevity· 65 min

Tubimoto: Okinawan Herring & Daikon Stew

A nourishing Okinawan staple where wild-caught herring simmers with digestive daikon radish and mineral-rich seaweed in a clean dashi broth. Savory, umami-rich, and lightly sweetened with whole dates instead of refined sugar, this stew delivers deep flavor without inflammatory load.

26gprotein397 kcal · 24g C · 23g F
Yot: Hearty Berbere Lentil and Potato Stew
ethiopian plant· 65 min

Yot: Hearty Berbere Lentil and Potato Stew

This rustic Ethiopian stew layers earthy brown lentils and waxy potatoes in a deeply spiced, tomato-rich broth simmered with aromatic berbere. The dish delivers a complex, warming heat balanced by the natural sweetness of caramelized onions, free from refined sugars and industrial seed oils.

11gprotein541 kcal · 62g C · 29g F
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