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Miso Soup
4.7 from 100 votes

Miso Soup

Miso Soup is a broth-based soup featuring a dashi stock made from kombu and bonito flakes, enriched with miso paste, silken tofu, chopped seaweed, and scallions. It offers a gentle umami flavor with soft tofu and tender seaweed pieces suspended in a savory, light broth. This traditional Japanese soup is comforting and simple to prepare.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 6 inch (15cm) kombu or dried kelp, rinsed, Japanese
  • 1 oz (30g) bonito flakes dried, shaved
  • 1 oz (30g) dried seaweed soaked in warm water and drained
  • 4 oz (120g) silken tofu cut into small pieces
  • 2 1/2 - 3 tablespoons White miso paste
  • 1 tablespoon scallion chopped

Instructions

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  1. Bring the water and kombu to a boil in a stock pot over medium heat. Remove the kombu and add the bonito flakes, then simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Use a ladle to remove any foam and scum from the surface.
  2. Strain the dashi through a fine sieve without squeezing or pressing the bonito flakes. Discard the bonito flakes. Bring the dashi to a boil, then add the seaweed and tofu, cooking for 3 minutes.
  3. Turn off the heat and add the miso paste to the soup. Stir with a pair of chopsticks until the miso paste is completely dissolved. Top with scallions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 9mg (3%) Sodium 908mg (38%) Potassium 297mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 74IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 908mg 38%
Potassium 297mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 74IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.