Soups and StewsJapanese RichardObradovic Jul 22, 2025 25
Description
Warm, umami-rich, and deeply grounding — Miso Soup is Japan’s most iconic comfort food. Made with fermented miso paste, dashi broth, silky tofu, seaweed, and scallions, this soup is served daily in Japanese homes. It's light yet nourishing, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
💧 600 ml dashi broth (2½ cups)
🍥 2 tbsp white or mixed miso paste
🧈 100 g soft tofu, cut into cubes (3.5 oz)
🌿 1 tbsp dried wakame seaweed
🌱 1 tbsp chopped green onions
Preparation
1️⃣ Soak seaweed: Place wakame in water for 5 minutes to rehydrate, then drain.
2️⃣ Heat dashi: In a pot, warm dashi broth over medium heat — don’t boil.
3️⃣ Add tofu and wakame: Gently stir in tofu cubes and wakame. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
4️⃣ Dissolve miso: In a small bowl, mix miso paste with a bit of hot broth, then stir into soup.
5️⃣ Finish: Add green onions and serve immediately.
Total Time
🕒 Prep: 5 min
🔥 Cook: 10 min
⏳ Total: 15 min
Nutritional Value
🔋 Calories: 80 kcal
💪 Protein: 6 g
🧈 Fat: 3 g
🍞 Carbohydrates: 6 g
🧂 Sodium: 700 mg
Advice
Never boil the soup after adding miso — high heat kills its probiotics and ruins the delicate flavor.
Status
Soothing, savory, and full of tradition 🍲🌿 Miso Soup is Japan’s daily hug in a bowl! #GrannyZen #MisoSoup #JapaneseComfort #WakameMagic
