5 from 20 votes
5-Minute Miso Soup Recipe
This 5-Minute Miso Soup blends dashi or mushroom broth with white miso paste, tofu cubes, chopped nori, and green onions for a comforting, savory broth-based soup. The addition of tofu adds a soft, gentle texture, while the seaweed brings a delicate umami flavor. This quick preparation is ideal when a warm, light soup is desired as a starter or a simple side dish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
8
cups
Calories:
75 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Japanese, American
Ingredients
- 1 quart dashi broth or mushroom broth for vegan recipe
- 1/2 cup White miso paste
- 3/4 cup tofu diced, firm
- 2 Nori sheets dried seaweed sheets
- 1/2 cup green onion scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Place the dashi or mushroom broth in a large stockpot. Add 1 quart of water, cover, and bring to a boil.
- While the broth is coming to a boil, dry the tofu with paper towels and dice. Then cut the nori sheets into small 1/4-inch pieces with kitchen shears. Chop the green onions.
- Once the broth reaches a boil, turn off the heat and whisk in the miso paste. Once dissolved, add the tofu, nori, and green onions. Stir and serve.
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Notes
- Leftover miso soup keeps well for up to 3 days refrigerated in an airtight container.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
75kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1019mg
(42%)
Potassium
155mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
110IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 75
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 75kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1019mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 110IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.