Description
Enjoy the comforting flavors of this Authentic Homemade Miso Soup, made with traditional dashi broth, fresh tofu, wakame seaweed, and umami-rich miso paste. A classic Japanese starter that’s simple and nourishing.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups dashi broth (made from kombu and bonito flakes)
- 3 tbsp white or red miso paste
- 1/2 cup firm tofu, cubed
- 2 tbsp dried wakame seaweed
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Optional: sliced shiitake mushrooms
Instructions
- Prepare dashi: Make dashi broth by soaking kombu in water and simmering with bonito flakes, then strain.
- Soak wakame: Rehydrate wakame seaweed in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain.
- Heat broth: Bring dashi broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Dissolve miso: In a small bowl, whisk miso paste with a little warm broth until smooth, then add back to the pot. Do not boil after adding miso.
- Add tofu and wakame: Gently stir in tofu cubes and wakame. Heat through gently.
- Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
Using homemade dashi makes the soup truly authentic. Avoid boiling after adding miso to preserve flavor and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: authentic miso soup, homemade miso soup, traditional japanese soup, dashi miso soup