Classic Miso Soup with Tofu and Green Onions Recipe
A traditional and comforting Japanese miso soup made with dashi broth, savory miso paste, silken tofu, and fresh green onions. This easy-to-make soup is light, nutritious, and perfect as a starter or a light meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Broth
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons dashi granules
Main Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 (8 ounce) package silken tofu, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle simmer. Stir in 2 teaspoons of dashi granules until fully dissolved to create a flavorful broth base.
- Add tofu: Carefully add the diced silken tofu into the simmering broth. Heat gently for about 2-3 minutes to warm the tofu without breaking it apart.
- Incorporate miso paste: Remove the saucepan from heat. Place the 3 tablespoons of miso paste into a small bowl, then gradually ladle about a cup of the hot broth into the bowl. Whisk until the miso paste is fully dissolved and smooth, then pour this mixture back into the saucepan. This step prevents miso from clumping and preserves its probiotics by avoiding boiling.
- Add green onions: Stir in the diagonally sliced green onions. The residual heat will gently soften them without overpowering their fresh flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the miso soup into bowls immediately and serve warm. Enjoy as a delicious appetizer or light meal.
Notes
- Do not boil the miso paste after adding it to the broth since boiling can kill beneficial probiotics.
- Use silken tofu for a smooth texture; firm tofu can be used but will alter the soup’s mouthfeel.
- Adjust miso paste quantity based on taste preference for saltiness and richness.
- Fresh green onions add a mild bite; substitute with chives if preferred.
Keywords: miso soup, Japanese soup, tofu soup, easy miso soup, dashi broth, silken tofu, vegetarian soup