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A steaming bowl of homemade miso soup with tofu and green onions

Best Homemade Miso Soup

This classic Japanese miso soup recipe is simple, comforting, and packed with umami flavor. It features a savory dashi broth, delicate tofu, and tender seaweed, making it a perfect light meal or appetizer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Dashi granules
  • 4 cups Water
  • 4 oz Tofu silken or firm, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp Wakame seaweed dried
  • 3 tbsp Miso paste white or red
  • 2 tbsp Green onions thinly sliced

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine dashi granules and water in a saucepan, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil before reducing heat to a simmer.
  2. Add the cubed tofu to the simmering dashi broth and cook for 2-3 minutes to allow it to warm through.
  3. Stir in the dried wakame seaweed and let it rehydrate and soften in the hot broth for about 2 minutes.
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat, then carefully whisk the miso paste into a small amount of the hot broth until smooth before returning it to the pot.
  5. Ladle the warm miso soup into bowls and garnish each serving with fresh, thinly sliced green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

Do not boil the miso paste, as it can diminish its delicate flavor and beneficial probiotics. Always add it off the heat or at a very low simmer.