Easy Japanese Miso Soup Recipe

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.

Soak firm tofu in water for 5-10 minutes.

Cut the tofu into cubes.

Heat 4 cups of water in a pot and add 1 packet of dashi, bringing it to a slow simmer without boiling.

Add the cubed tofu to the pot.

Add about 1/4 cup of dried sea vegetable to the pot.

Wait until the tofu and seaweed are warmed through.

Dissolve 3 tablespoons of white miso paste in a colander and slowly add it to the pot, tasting to adjust the flavor if necessary.

Simmer the soup for a few minutes before serving, garnishing with fresh spring onions.

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