Miso Soup
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5
Miso Soup
Description
This Miso Soup recipe starts by soaking dried seaweed briefly to rehydrate and soften it. After chopping the green onions and cubing soft tofu, the seaweed is simmered in water to infuse flavor. The heat is then lowered before miso paste is fully dissolved into the broth, which preserves its aroma and nutritional qualities. Tofu and green onions are added last to avoid breaking the tofu and to keep the ingredients fresh.
The soup yields a warm, soothing broth with bursts of umami from miso and seaweed, complemented by the creamy texture of soft tofu and a mild onion bite from scallions. It serves well as a light starter or part of a meal.
Adjust saltiness carefully by tasting and adding salt if needed. The soup is best enjoyed fresh, as the tofu texture and flavor are optimal soon after cooking.
Ingredients
- ½ block tofu Soft tofu (9 oz)
- ½ cup dried seaweed (around ½ cup)
- 2 ticks green onion
- 4 tablespoons miso paste Japanese
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Soak ½ cup of dried seaweed in a bowl for a few minutes around 3-5 minutes.
- Then, chop 2 sticks of green onion.
- After that, cut ½ block of soft tofu (9 oz) into small cubes.
- Next, cut the soaked seaweed from step 1 into pieces.
- After that, pour 3 cups of water into a pot. Then, add chopped seaweed. Let them boil a little bit, turn off the heat and add miso paste. Mix the miso paste very well and make sure they all mix with water.
- Then, add soft tofu and green onion. Slightly mix them well.
Notes
- Soak and rinse dried seaweed thoroughly to remove impurities and allow it to swell.
- Cut seaweed into small pieces after soaking for easier eating and even distribution in soup.
- Use soft tofu for a smooth texture; cut into small cubes gently to avoid crumbling.
- Add miso paste off the heat to retain flavor and nutrients.
- Add tofu last and stir gently to prevent breakage.
- Taste soup before serving and adjust salt as needed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 34kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 645mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 36mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 15IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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