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Easy Miso Soup Recipe (Simple Miso Soup with Tofu and Wakame Seaweed) | Cooking with Dog

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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
400 ml water
5 g kombu
10 g katsuobushi
dried wakame
tofu
miso
green onions

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

Add 400 ml water to a pot and bring to a boil.

2

Add 5 g kombu and 10 g katsuobushi to the boiling water.

3

Reduce heat to low and skim off any foam that forms.

4

Simmer for 3 minutes on low heat.

5

Strain the dashi using a sieve.

6

Return the strained dashi to the pot and bring to a boil again.

7

Add the tofu to the boiling dashi.

8

Add rehydrated dried wakame to the pot.

9

Dissolve miso in a ladle with some hot dashi and then add it to the pot, stirring to combine.

10

Add chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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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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