Description
A traditional Japanese miso soup with silky tofu, wakame seaweed, and fresh green onions. This comforting and nutritious soup is perfect as a starter or light meal, featuring authentic umami flavors and beneficial probiotics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water or dashi broth
- 3 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
- ½ cup fresh green onions, sliced
- ¼ cup dried wakame seaweed
- 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the base – In a large pot over medium heat, bring water or dashi broth to a gentle simmer. Avoid boiling vigorously to maintain delicate flavors.
- Step 2: Add seaweed – Add dried wakame seaweed and let it rehydrate for about 5 minutes. The seaweed will expand and soften considerably.
- Step 3: Dissolve miso – In a small bowl, mix miso paste with a ladleful of hot broth until dissolved. Whisk this mixture into the pot to prevent lumps.
- Step 4: Add tofu – Gently add cubed tofu and heat for 2-3 minutes without stirring too vigorously. This prevents the tofu from breaking apart.
- Step 5: Final seasoning – Stir in soy sauce and season with salt if needed. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving immediately.
- Step 6: Serve – Serve hot in individual bowls and enjoy while the soup is at its optimal temperature and flavor.
Notes
- Never add miso paste directly to boiling soup as high temperatures can destroy beneficial probiotics and create an unpleasant grainy texture.
- Choose firm or extra-firm tofu for better shape retention, and pat it dry before cubing to prevent excess water in your soup.
- Make fresh dashi using kombu and bonito flakes for superior flavor, or use high-quality instant dashi powder as a convenient alternative.
- Taste your soup before adding salt since both miso paste and soy sauce contribute significant sodium to the final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 85 calories
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: miso soup tofu, Japanese soup, umami, wakame seaweed, healthy soup, vegetarian, probiotics