Delicious Homemade Miso Soup Recipe You Can Make Today!
Homemade Miso Soup is a comforting hug in a bowl that transports you to Japan with every slurp. This versatile soup is quick to prepare and can be customized to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
- Miso Paste
- Dashi Stock
- Tofu (Silken or Firm)
- Seaweed (Wakame or Nori)
- Green Onions
- Vegetables (Mushrooms, Spinach, Bok Choy)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dashi: If using kombu, place a piece in a pot with 4 cups of water and let it soak for about 30 minutes. After soaking, bring it to a gentle boil and remove the kombu. If you're using instant dashi powder, simply dissolve it in water according to package instructions.
- Add the Tofu: Cut your silken tofu into cubes. Gently add the tofu to the dashi and let it warm through for about 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the Miso Paste: In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of miso paste with a ladle of the warm dashi to dissolve it. Then, stir this mixture back into the pot. Be careful not to boil the soup after adding the miso, as it can lose its flavor and health benefits.
- Add the Seaweed: If using dried wakame, add a handful to the pot now. It will rehydrate and expand, adding a lovely texture to the soup.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more miso if desired. Just before serving, sprinkle chopped green onions on top for a fresh finish. Serve hot!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Experiment with different types of miso or add a splash of soy sauce or sesame oil for extra depth. Feel free to add more vegetables or even noodles to make it a complete meal.