Description
Miso Soup is a traditional Japanese soup known for its umami-rich flavor and comforting warmth. This simple yet flavorful soup is made with a combination of dashi, miso paste, tofu, green onions, and wakame seaweed.
Ingredients
Scale
Dashi:
- 4 cups dashi (Japanese soup stock)
Miso Paste:
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
Tofu:
- 1/2 cup cubed soft tofu
Green Onions:
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
Wakame Seaweed:
- 1/4 cup wakame seaweed (rehydrated according to package instructions)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dashi: In a medium saucepan, bring the dashi to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add Tofu and Wakame: Add the tofu and wakame, heating for 1–2 minutes without letting the soup boil.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat and stir in the green onions. Serve immediately.
Reduce the heat to low. Place the miso paste in a small bowl and add a ladleful of the hot dashi. Whisk until smooth, then pour the mixture back into the saucepan, stirring gently to combine.
Notes
- Do not boil the miso once added, as it can lose its flavor and beneficial probiotics.
- You can add mushrooms, spinach, or clams for variations.
- Instant dashi powder can be used for convenience.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
