Description
Miso soup with tofu is the ultimate comfort food, delivering a warm, savory embrace in every bowl. This Japanese classic features a rich umami broth, silky cubed tofu, and earthy seaweed, making it perfect for chilly days or when you need a little pick-me-up. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable with seasonal vegetables or proteins, this miso soup will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 cup silken tofu, cubed
- 1/4 cup dried wakame seaweed
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Hydrate the wakame seaweed in warm water for about five minutes; chop the green onions.
- In a pot over medium heat, bring the vegetable broth to a gentle simmer.
- Whisk in the miso paste until fully dissolved.
- Gently add the cubed silken tofu and rehydrated wakame to the pot; simmer for an additional five minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra nutrition. For added protein, consider including cooked shrimp or chicken. Avoid boiling once miso is added to maintain flavors.