Jul 14 2026

Miso Soup Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Traditional Japanese soup with tofu and seaweed.

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Ingredients

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Broth

Soup Ingredients

Method

Prepare the Broth

  1. 1

    Make Dashi Stock

    In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add kombu (dried kelp) and bonito flakes to the water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, then strain out the solids to obtain clear dashi stock.

  2. 2

    Mix Miso Paste

    Lower the heat to medium-low, and add 3 tablespoons of miso paste to the dashi stock. Stir well until the miso is completely dissolved, ensuring there are no lumps.

Prepare Soup Ingredients

  1. 3

    Prepare Tofu

    Cut 1 cup of tofu into small cubes. Gently add them to the miso broth, allowing them to heat through without breaking apart.

  2. 4

    Rehydrate Wakame Seaweed

    In a small bowl, soak 2 tablespoons of dried wakame seaweed in warm water for about 5 minutes. Once rehydrated, drain and add to the soup.

  3. 5

    Chop Green Onions

    Finely chop 2 stalks of green onions. Add them to the miso soup just before serving for a fresh flavor.

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