Description
Homemade Miso Soup is a simple, nourishing, and comforting Japanese classic that combines savory miso paste, delicate dashi broth, soft tofu, wakame seaweed, and fresh green onions. Ready in under 30 minutes, this wholesome soup is perfect for warming your soul and easily customizable to suit your taste and dietary preferences.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 4 cups water (for dashi and broth base)
- 1 piece kombu (dried kelp, about 4x4 inches)
- 1 cup bonito flakes
- 3 tablespoons miso paste (white, red, or mixed)
- 1/2 cup dried wakame seaweed (rehydrated in water)
- 1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into small cubes
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Dashi Broth: Start by placing kombu into 4 cups of water and gently simmer for about 10 minutes without boiling. Remove the kombu, then add the bonito flakes and steep for 3-5 minutes before straining the broth. This creates the savory dashi base for your miso soup.
- Soften the Wakame and Tofu: Rehydrate dried wakame seaweed in cold water for a few minutes until it blooms into a soft, vibrant green. Cut firm tofu into small cubes, ready to be warmed gently in the broth later.
- Dissolve the Miso Paste: Take a ladle of hot but not boiling dashi broth and mix it with the miso paste in a separate bowl until smooth. This prevents lumps and helps preserve the probiotic benefits of the miso.
- Combine Ingredients and Heat Through: Add the miso mixture back into the pot with the dashi broth. Gently stir in the tofu cubes and rehydrated wakame. Warm the soup over low heat for 2-3 minutes without boiling to maintain delicate flavors and texture.
- Finish with Fresh Green Onions: Sprinkle finely chopped green onions on top of the soup just before serving to add freshness and a mild crunch.
Notes
- Use high-quality, fresh miso paste for better flavor and health benefits.
- Do not boil the soup after adding miso paste to preserve probiotic qualities and taste.
- Taste the soup before adding extra salt or soy sauce since miso paste is naturally salty.
- Make dashi broth from scratch for richer flavor but instant dashi powder can be used as a convenient alternative.
- Add delicate ingredients like tofu and wakame last to maintain their texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: miso soup, homemade miso soup, Japanese soup, tofu soup, dashi broth, comfort food, gluten free, vegetarian option, probiotic soup