Japanese Miso Soup
Warm your soul with this comforting and authentic Japanese Miso Soup, a quick and healthy dish that’s perfect for any time of the day. This traditional recipe features a savory dashi stock base enriched with creamy white miso paste, creating a beautifully umami-packed broth. Tender cubes of silken tofu and rehydrated wakame seaweed provide a delicate texture, while thinly sliced green onions add a fresh, zesty finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this classic miso soup is light, nourishing, and irresistibly flavorful. Serve it alongside sushi, rice bowls, or enjoy it as a simple appetizer for an authentic Japanese dining experience.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups dashi stock
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 150 grams silken tofu
- 1 tablespoon wakame seaweed (dried)
- 2 stalks green onion (scallions)
Directions
Step 1
Prepare the dashi stock by either dissolving dashi granules in hot water as per the package instructions or use homemade dashi if available.
Step 2
Cut the silken tofu into small cubes of about 1 cm each and set aside.
Step 3
Rehydrate the dried wakame seaweed by soaking it in a small bowl of water for about 5 minutes. Once rehydrated, drain it and set aside.
Step 4
Thinly slice the green onions into small rounds and set aside for garnish.
Step 5
In a medium-sized pot, bring the prepared dashi stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Avoid boiling as it can affect the flavor.
Step 6
Lower the heat to low. Add the miso paste by scooping it into a ladle and slowly dissolving it into the stock with a spoon. Stir well to ensure the miso is fully incorporated. Do not boil after adding the miso, as high heat can kill the delicate flavors.
Step 7
Gently add the tofu cubes into the soup and let them warm through for 1-2 minutes.
Step 8
Add the rehydrated wakame seaweed to the pot and allow it to cook for another minute.
Step 9
Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. You may add a small pinch of salt or more miso paste, depending on your preference.
Step 10
Ladle the miso soup into bowls, top with sliced green onions, and serve immediately while hot.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1187.5 grams (1187.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 216 |
| Total Fat 6.60g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 1.30g | 7% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3622mg | 157% |
| Total Carbohydrate 24.60g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.30g | 12% |
| Total Sugars 4.20g | |
| Protein 18.40g | 37% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 605mg | 47% |
| Iron 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium 502mg | 11% |
Source of Calories