Description
Miso soup is a comforting and flavorful Japanese dish that warms the soul with every spoonful. This simple yet delicious broth features the rich umami taste of miso paste, tender tofu, and vibrant green onions. Perfect for chilly evenings or rainy days, it’s an easy recipe that can be customized with your favorite ingredients. In just a few minutes, you can create a nourishing bowl of miso soup that will bring joy and satisfaction to your dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups water or dashi broth
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
- 1/4 cup dried wakame seaweed
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the seaweed by soaking it in water for about 10 minutes, then drain.
- In a pot over medium heat, combine the water or dashi broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in the miso paste until fully dissolved, creating a rich broth.
- Add the cubed tofu and soaked seaweed to the pot; simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in the sliced green onions just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added depth, try using red miso instead of white. Customize your soup by adding mushrooms or spinach. Always dissolve miso in a ladle of hot broth before adding to prevent clumping.