Origin Japan
Miso Soup is a very popular and simple Japanese soup made with miso paste tofu seaweed and warm broth. People in Japan enjoy it every day with breakfast lunch or dinner. The soup tastes light salty and comforting. It is easy to make and takes only a few minutes. The warm broth mixed with soft tofu and seaweed gives a very soothing feel.
This recipe is written in clear easy English so anyone can make a perfect bowl of miso soup at home.
What Is Japanese Miso Soup
Miso soup is made with
- miso paste
- tofu
- seaweed
- spring onion
- Japanese broth called dashi
The soup is quick healthy and full of natural flavor.
Ingredients You Will Need
For the Broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dashi powder or veg broth
For the Soup
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- Half cup soft tofu cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon dried seaweed
- 1 spring onion chopped
Step by Step Method to Make Miso Soup
Step 1
Prepare the Broth
- Heat water in a pot.
- Add dashi powder or vegetable broth.
- Mix well and let it come to a light boil.
Step 2
Add Tofu and Seaweed
- Add soft tofu pieces.
- Add dried seaweed.
- Cook on low heat for two minutes.
The seaweed becomes soft and gives flavor to the broth.
Step 3
Add the Miso Paste
- Turn off the heat.
- Take a spoonful of broth in a small bowl.
- Mix miso paste into it until smooth.
- Add this mix back into the pot.
- Stir gently.
Miso paste should never be boiled because it loses flavor.
Step 4
Add Spring Onion
- Add chopped spring onion on top.
- Mix gently.
Serve and Enjoy
Serve the soup warm.
It goes well with
- rice
- noodles
- sushi
- dumplings
- salads
Tips for Perfect Miso Soup
- Do not boil miso paste
- Add miso at the end
- Use soft tofu for best texture
- Add more seaweed for strong flavor
- Adjust salt based on miso paste
Variations You Can Try
- Add mushrooms
- Add spinach
- Add corn
- Add carrot slices
- Add tofu cubes in larger size
Approximate Nutrition per Serving
Values may vary
- Calories 60 to 100
- Carbohydrates 6g
- Protein 5g
- Fat 3g