Description
Miso soup with tofu is a comforting and nourishing dish that combines rich umami flavors with soft tofu, seaweed, and fresh green onions. Perfect for cozy nights or quick weeknight dinners, this delightful soup is easy to make and can be customized with seasonal vegetables or proteins. With every spoonful, you’ll experience a warm embrace of flavors that tantalizes your taste buds.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons miso paste (white or yellow)
- 1 cup cubed silken or firm tofu
- 1/4 cup dried wakame seaweed
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (optional, sautéed)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop green onions, cube tofu, and soak dried wakame in warm water until soft.
- Heat broth: In a medium pot over medium heat, bring vegetable broth to a gentle simmer.
- Add miso: In a small bowl, mix miso paste with some hot broth until smooth. Stir this mixture back into the pot.
- Combine ingredients: Gently add cubed tofu and rehydrated seaweed; simmer for 5-7 minutes until warm.
- Serve: Top with chopped green onions just before serving for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg