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Miso Soup

A traditional Japanese soup with tofu, seaweed, and scallions in a savory miso broth.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Total Time

10 minutes

Difficulty

Easy

Skills Required

None

Ingredients & Nutrition

80 kcal

Calories

6g

Protein

3g

Fat

8g

Carbs

1g

Fiber

2g

Sugar

650mg

Sodium

  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Dashi Granules
  • 3-4 tbsp Miso Paste
  • 1/2 block, cubed Tofu
  • 1 tbsp Dried Wakame Seaweed
  • 2, thinly sliced Scallions

Let AI Suggest Variations

  • Add sliced mushrooms or daikon radish.
  • Stir in a beaten egg for a "miso egg drop soup".
  • Use different types of miso (white, red, mixed) for varying flavor intensity.
  • Add a dash of sesame oil before serving.

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, bring water and dashi granules to a boil.

2. Reduce heat to low. In a small bowl, whisk miso paste with a little of the hot dashi broth until smooth, then stir it into the pot.

3. Add tofu and wakame. Heat through for a minute, but do not boil.

4. Serve immediately, garnished with scallions.