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
- 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
- Protein 16.82 g Good Source
- Carbs 18.71 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.66 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.23 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 1.23 mg Low Source
- Sodium 586.72 mg High
- Fiber 6.36 g Good Source
- Sugar 13.08 g High
- Added Sugar 9.95 g Moderate
- Calcium 24.34 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.94 mg Good Source
- Potassium 390.31 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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About This Recipe
Authentic Miso Soup is a Japanese soup 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 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.
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