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Miso Soup

Cultural Context

Miso soup is a traditional Japanese dish often served as a staple in Japanese households. It is commonly consumed at breakfast, but can also be enjoyed at any meal. The soup's base, miso, is a fermented soybean paste that provides a rich umami flavor. Variations exist depending on regional ingredients and personal preferences, making it a versatile dish in Japanese cuisine.

JapaneseJPother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
hondashi soup base – 1 tbsp
kombu seaweed – ⅕ oz /5 g
wakame seaweed – ⅕ oz /2 tbsp
tofu – 6 oz /170 g
miso paste – 3 oz /80 g
scallion – 2 stalks

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soybean paste

White miso is lower in sodium, while soybean paste can be more budget-friendly.

tofu

🥗Healthier: silken tofu

💰Cheaper: firm tofu

Silken tofu is lower in calories, while firm tofu is often less expensive.

1

Lay the wakame seaweed into a bowl, pour with 1 cup /200 ml of water, leave for 5 minutes and drain then.

2

Place a stockpot on the stove, pour 1 l of water in and add the kombu seaweed, bring to a boil over low heat, right before boiling take the kombu seaweed out of the stockpot.

3

Add the hondashi powder and stir, the soup is not to be boiling, arrange the lowest heat.

4

Cut the tofu into small dices and lay into the soup, add as well the prepared wakame seaweed and switch the heat off immediately.

5

Place the miso paste into a sieve and dip into the soup, stir the paste right in the sieve to not have paste balls in the soup.

6

Serve the miso soup hot having sprinkled with scallion.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsimmering

Equipment Needed

stockpot 2 qt /2 lsievedeep bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Miso Shiru
Local Name: 味噌汁

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