Miso Soup Recipe - Japanese Cooking 101

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🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: fried tofu

Tofu is a lower-calorie alternative that provides similar texture.

miso paste

🥗Healthier: low-sodium miso

💰Cheaper: white miso

Low-sodium miso is healthier while white miso is more affordable.

Cut tofu in half and then into bite-sized pieces.

Heat 4 cups of dashi in a pot on medium heat until hot, but do not bring to a boil.

Add the tofu to the hot dashi.

Use a small strainer to add miso paste directly into the pot, or use a ladle to dissolve it in the pot.

Stir the miso paste into the pot without breaking the tofu.

Add chopped green onions and remove from heat.

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