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Learn to Make Japanese Sweet Potato Miso Soup! 味噌汁

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Japanese Sweet Potato Miso Soup

Cultural Context

Miso soup is a staple in Japanese cuisine, often enjoyed as a comforting dish at any meal. This version incorporates sweet potatoes, which add a natural sweetness and creaminess, making it a popular choice during the fall and winter months. The soup is not only nourishing but also reflects the Japanese philosophy of using seasonal ingredients. Today, variations exist globally, adapting to local tastes while maintaining the essence of the traditional recipe.

JapaneseJPmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1/2 Japanese sweet potato
1 onion
1 abag
1 teaspoon dashi powder
3 cups water
2 tablespoons miso paste

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

White miso is lighter and lower in sodium.

dashi stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with soy sauce

Vegetable broth is a lighter alternative.

tofu

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Edamame provides protein with a different texture.

seaweed

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach can provide similar nutrients.

1

Cut sweet potato, onion, and abag into bite-sized pieces.

2

Put the sweet potato, onion, abag, dashi powder, and water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil on medium heat.

3

Lower the heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.

4

Turn off the heat and add miso paste, stirring gently until it dissolves.

5

Serve in a soup bowl.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringmixingdicing

Equipment Needed

saucepansoup bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Daigaku Imo Miso Soup
Local Name: さつまいも味噌汁

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