Miso Soup with Taro and Chicken - Japanese Cooking 101

miso paste

🥗Healthier: white miso

💰Cheaper: soybean paste

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

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

taro

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes are nutritious and more readily available.

dashi stock

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with soy sauce

Homemade broth is lower in sodium and can be made with scraps.

Wash and peel taro. If the pieces are large, cut them in half. Cube the chicken. Chop green onions thinly. Set all aside.

Prepare Dashi with a Dashi packet. Or you can use any Dashi according to our Dashi recipe.

Add taro and chicken to the Dashi broth. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until the taro is soft. Skim off any fat or other particles from the surface of the soup.

Dissolve miso paste in the soup. Add the chopped green onions, and remove from heat. Serve immediately.

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