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Bok Choy Miso Soup

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 large bowls or 4 small bowls
Calories: 184 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Soup
Cuisine: Japanese

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

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  1. 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.
  2. 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).
  3. Meanwhile, continue to simmer the soup for a few more minutes until bok choy is cooked to your liking (1–3 minutes).
  4. Turn off the heat and pour the miso mixture back into the pot.
  5. 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

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

% 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.