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 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Authentic Miso Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 60
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 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 178.4 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 16.82 g Good Source 34%
- Carbohydrate 18.71 g 7%
- Total Fat 3.66 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1.23 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 644.85 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 6.36 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 13.08 g --
- Added Sugars 9.95 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 24.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 0.85 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 376.31 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Authentic Miso Soup is a Japanese side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dashi, Dried Lime, Firm Tofu, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 178.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Authentic Miso Soup?
- It is a Japanese soup recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or soup.
- What is Authentic Miso Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Dashi, Dried Lime, Firm Tofu, Green Onion, Miso Paste. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Authentic Miso Soup?
- Explore these Japanese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Authentic Miso Soup?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 178.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Authentic Miso Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Authentic Miso Soup healthy?
- Authentic Miso Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 178.4 calories and 16.82 g of protein, or 34% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 644.85 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.95 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish and Soy, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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