Miso Soup with Tofu and Wakame
Miso Soup with Tofu and Wakame is a warm, comforting dish that brings the flavors of Japan right to your kitchen. This easy-to-make soup features savory miso paste, silky tofu, and nutrient-rich wakame seaweed, making it an ideal choice for chilly nights or a quick meal. Each bowl offers a delightful umami experience that evokes memories of shared meals and laughter. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, this recipe can be easily customized to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 3 tablespoons miso paste (white or red)
- 1 cup firm tofu, cubed
- ½ cup dried wakame seaweed
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon dashi powder (optional)
Instructions
- In a pot, bring water to a gentle simmer over medium heat. If using dashi powder, whisk it in until dissolved.
- Add dried wakame to the pot and let it soak for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Gently add cubed tofu to the pot and warm for about 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix miso paste with a ladle of hot broth until smooth; stir this mixture back into the pot without boiling.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg