Bok Choy Miso Soup
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Bok Choy Miso Soup
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Bok choy miso soup is a quick way to use up leafy greens in a light yet flavourful soup. And you get a hit of savoury, fermented probiotic goodness to boot!
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp dashi granules (I use Shimaya Kombu Dashi Powder; see Note 1)
- 4 cups water
- 8 oz baby bok choy
- 8 oz tofu (I use Mori-Nu Soft Tofu but any kind of tofu works here)
- 5 tbsp Miso paste
- 2 scallions, diced (*optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Add dashi granules, water, and bok choy to a stock pot or donabe. Set it on medium heat, cover, and bring to a simmer. While you’re waiting, take this time to slice the tofu into small cubes.
- Ladle a few spoonfuls of the hot broth into a bowl. Mix it with miso paste until the miso is fully dissolved (see Note 2).
- Meanwhile, continue to simmer the soup for a few more minutes until bok choy is cooked to your liking (1–3 minutes).
- Turn off the heat and pour the miso mixture back into the pot.
- Stir in the cubed tofu just to heat through, and serve. Top with scallions if using.
Notes
- Dashi is a type of Japanese soup stock made from kombu (kelp), a natural source of umami. It's the base of most miso soups. You can make your own dashi from scratch using kelp and mushrooms (see my Soondubu Jjigae recipe). But instant dashi granules (aka dashi powder) are also great in a pinch. If you’re vegan or vegetarian, just make sure the product is labelled vegetarian. Many dashi powders contain fish.
- Miso: The traditional Japanese method for miso soup is to mix miso paste with a small amount of broth instead of stirring it directly into the boiling soup. Why? There are two reasons: 1) the probiotic cultures in miso are killed at high temperatures, and 2) boiling hot water makes miso turn bitter.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
184kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
1422mg
(59%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5201IU
(104%)
Vitamin C
53mg
(59%)
Calcium
311mg
(31%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2large bowls or 4 small bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 184 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 184kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 1422mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5201IU | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 53mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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