Authentic Miso Soup
Authentic Miso Soup delivers a delicate, savory broth made from kombu and bonito, enriched with silky miso and dotted with tender tofu, wakame, and fresh green onions. Light yet satisfying, it’s a comforting bowl with umami depth and gentle sea notes—perfect as a starter or a cozy side for any Japanese-inspired meal.
- Prep15 min
- Cook10 min
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat water in a large pot over low heat.
- 2
Add kombu and cook until just simmering.
- 3
Stir in bonito flakes, then take the dashi stock off the heat.
- 4
Let the dashi sit, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
- 5
Strain and set aside.
- 6
Heat 3 1/2 cups dashi in a pot over medium heat.
- 7
Add tofu and wakame and stir to combine.
- 8
Remove 1 cup warmed dashi to a small bowl and whisk in miso paste.
- 9
Pour the miso mixture back into the pot with the remaining dashi.
- 10
Stir until warmed through.
- 11
Serve garnished with chopped green onions.
- Calories 189.74 kcal Moderate
- Protein 17.59 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.67 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.78 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.35 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.23 mg Low Source
- Sodium 573.1 mg High
- Fiber 2.7 g Low Source
- Sugar 12.34 g High
- Added Sugar 9.95 g Moderate
- Calcium 106.07 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.32 mg Good Source
- Potassium 367.05 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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