How to Make Authentic Miso Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Miso soup is a traditional Japanese dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. This flavorful and comforting soup is made with a base of miso paste, which is a fermented soybean paste that adds depth and savoriness to the broth. Authentic miso soup is known for its delicate balance of flavors and its ability to warm the soul.

The key to making authentic miso soup lies in using high quality ingredients and taking the time to prepare the broth properly. From choosing the right type of mi...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 (4 inch) piece dashi kombu (dried kelp)
  • ½ cup bonito flakes
  • 6 ounces tofu, cut into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon dried wakame
  • 3 tablespoons miso paste
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Heat water in a large pot over low heat. Add kombu and cook until just simmering. Stir in bonito flakes, then remove dashi stock from the heat. Let dashi sit, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • Heat 3 1/2 cups dashi in a pot over medium heat. Add tofu and wakame and stir to combine. Remove 1 cup warmed dashi to a small bowl and whisk in miso paste. Pour miso mixture back into the pot with remaining dashi. Stir until warmed through. Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
  • Nutrition

    65 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 511mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 5g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 167mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 98mg