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Authentic Japanese Miso Soup

Sopa de Missô

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Servings

4

Yield

4 servings

Calories

Approximately 70 calories
Authentic Japanese Miso Soup is a quintessential part of Japanese cuisine, renowned not only for its profound flavor but also for its health benefits. This soul-warming soup combines miso paste, a rich source of probiotics, with dashi, the umami-packed broth that forms its base. Together, they create a soup that’s both deeply nourishing and comforting. Traditional accompaniments include tofu, for its delicate texture, and seaweed, which adds a subtle marine depth. Scallions are sprinkled on top, introducing a fresh sharpness that balances the soup’s complexity. Simple yet profound, this soup is a testament to the balance and harmony that defines Japanese cooking. Whether you’re seeking comfort on a cold day or a light, healthful start to your meal, this Authentic Japanese Miso Soup offers a taste of Japan’s rich culinary tradition. This Authentic Japanese Miso Soup is a warm embrace from Japanese culinary tradition, offering a simple yet profound way to enjoy the daily ritual of soup-making and savoring.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups of dashi (Japanese stock)
  • 3 tablespoons of miso paste (white or red, according to preference)
  • 1/2 block of silken tofu, cut into small cubes
  • 1/4 cup of wakame (dried seaweed), rehydrated
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • Comments: Dashi can be made from scratch with kombu (dried kelp) and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) or prepared from instant dashi powder for convenience.

Instructions

  • Heat the dashi in a saucepan over medium heat until just about to simmer. Do not boil.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the miso paste in a few tablespoons of the warm dashi, then add back into the saucepan. Stir gently to incorporate without boiling to preserve the miso’s flavor and probiotics.
  • Add the tofu cubes and rehydrated wakame to the soup. Heat until the ingredients are warmed through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with sliced scallions.

Tips & Tricks

  • For a more robust flavor, experiment with mixing different types of miso paste.
  • Add other ingredients like mushrooms, diced sweet potatoes, or spinach for variation.
  • Remember, the key to a great miso soup is not to let it boil after adding the miso paste to avoid killing the beneficial probiotics.

Mise en Place

Ingredients

Utensils

  • Dashi
  • Miso paste
  • Silken tofu
  • Wakame
  • Scallions
  • Saucepan
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Ladle

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