Low Carb Miso Soup with Tofu
Delight in the comforting flavors of Japan with this Low Carb Miso Soup with Tofu—a simple yet satisfying dish perfect for healthy eating. Featuring tender cubes of firm tofu, savory miso paste, and nutrient-dense wakame seaweed, this soup is brimming with umami-packed goodness while staying light and low on carbs. Enhanced with dashi for a traditional touch and garnished with fresh green onions, this quick and easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it a go-to option for busy weeknights or a nourishing starter for your Japanese-inspired meals. Whether you're looking for a vegan-friendly appetizer or a flavorful way to stay on track with your low-carb goals, this miso soup is sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dashi powder
- 2 tablespoons red or white miso paste
- 7 ounces firm tofu
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon wakame seaweed
Instructions
1. Prepare the ingredients: Cut the firm tofu into small cubes (approximately 1/2 inch each). Slice the green onions thinly.
2. Soak the wakame seaweed in a bowl of water for 5 minutes until it expands. Drain and set aside.
3. In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
4. Add the dashi powder to the pot and stir until completely dissolved.
5. Reduce the heat to low and add the miso paste. To avoid clumping, dissolve the paste in a ladle or small bowl of hot dashi broth before stirring it back into the soup.
6. Gently stir in the cubed tofu. Let it warm through in the soup for about 2 minutes.
7. Add the soaked wakame seaweed and allow the soup to simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
8. Just before serving, garnish with sliced green onions.
9. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting bowl of low carb miso soup with tofu.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
244 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.2 g | 14% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1977 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.1 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 463 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
