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🇯🇵 Best Authentic 豆腐の味噌汁 (Tōfu no Miso Shiru) Easy Japanese Tofu Miso Soup Recipe | passportcookbook

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Tofu Miso Soup

Cultural Context

Miso soup, a staple of Japanese cuisine, has been enjoyed for centuries, traditionally served as a comforting breakfast or as part of a multi-course meal. It embodies the essence of umami, thanks to the fermented miso paste, and is often customized with seasonal ingredients. Today, variations abound globally, with tofu being a popular addition for its protein content and texture.

JapaneseJPother
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
Kombu Seaweed
2–3 tbsp miso paste
1 cup soft or silken tofu
1/2 cup wakame seaweed
2–3 green onions

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soybean paste

White miso is lower in sodium and offers a milder flavor.

tofu

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: firm tofu

Firm tofu is often more affordable and provides similar texture.

dashi stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be homemade easily.

scallions

🥗Healthier: chives

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are a cost-effective substitute with a similar taste.

1

Prepare dashi stock in a pot over medium heat.

2

Add cubed tofu to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes.

3

Stir in miso paste until fully dissolved.

4

Incorporate wakame seaweed and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.

5

Remove from heat and add sliced green onions.

6

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

simmeringdissolving

Equipment Needed

pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Miso ShiruMiso Soup
Local Name: 豆腐味噌汁

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