Description
Miso tofu soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a rich umami broth combined with soft tofu and vibrant vegetables. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or chilly weekends when you crave something soothing. Each spoonful offers a delightful warmth that wraps around you like a cozy hug, making it an ideal dish for sharing with friends or enjoying solo.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons miso paste (white or yellow)
- 1 block (14 oz) soft tofu, cubed
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup dried wakame seaweed, rehydrated
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced thinly
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, combine vegetable broth with minced garlic and sliced ginger. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a small bowl, mix three tablespoons of miso paste with hot broth until smooth. Return to the pot to avoid clumps.
- Add chopped shiitake mushrooms and rehydrated wakame seaweed along with cubed soft tofu. Simmer for about five minutes until heated through.
- Toss in chopped green onions just before serving and stir well.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra green onions if desired, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg