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Homemade Miso Soup Recipe

This simple and nourishing miso soup is packed with umami flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's a perfect starter, side dish, or light meal.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Miso Soup
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 64kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 piece (3-inch) kombu
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 tbsp wakame (dried seaweed)
  • ¼ cup white miso paste (shiro miso)
  • cup chopped green onions
  • 6 oz silken tofu, cubed
  • Tamari, to taste

Instructions

Make the Dashi

  • Rinse the kombu and place it in a medium pot with water.
  • Heat over low and gently simmer for 10 minutes. Do not let it boil, as this can make the broth bitter.
  • Remove and discard the kombu.

Rehydrate the Wakame

  • Place the wakame in a small bowl and cover with warm water.
  • Let it sit for 5 minutes—it will expand significantly! Drain and set aside.

Add the Miso Paste

  • In a small bowl, whisk the miso paste with a ladle of hot dashi until smooth.
  • Stir the miso mixture back into the soup to ensure even distribution.

Assemble the Soup

  • Add the tofu, green onions, and rehydrated wakame to the pot.
  • Simmer on low heat for 1–2 minutes, just until warmed through.

Serve & Enjoy

  • Season with tamari to taste.
  • Serve hot and enjoy as a side dish, appetizer, or light meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 834mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
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