Published Mar 25, 2021 Updated Oct 16, 2024
What Is Miso Soup Made Of
Miso Soup is a very healthy Japanese recipe because it’s made of miso paste, which is fermented soybean paste. There are three main types of miso: yellow, red and white. Miso is good for you because the fermented soybeans help digestion and provide good probiotics. Personally, I like white miso (far right on the picture above) as it’s mildly salty with a tint of sweetness. You may get miso and all the ingredients you need for this Miso Soup recipe at a Japanese or Asian food store. To learn more about miso nutrition and benefits, check out this article at Japan Info.
What Is In Miso Soup
Miso soup ingredients consist of the following:
Dashi broth or the soup base. Dashi is made with dried kelp (kombu) and bonita flakes (dried fish flakes); its is the building block of Japanese recipes. Tofu Fried tofu puffs Seaweed Chopped scallions
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How To Make Miso Soup
The method is very easy. First, Make the dashi soup base by boiling the kombu and bonito flakes. Strain well. Bring the dashi to boil, then add the seaweed and tofu and cook for 3 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the miso paste until dissolved. DO NOT boil the miso paste. Top the soup with the chopped scallions and and serve immediately. Japanese Miso soup is good for your health and low in calories.
What To Serve With Miso Soup
This meal is best served with steamed rice. For a wholesome Japanese meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.
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