Mighty Miso Soup
Dive into a bowl of comforting flavors with this Mighty Miso Soup, a nutrient-packed Japanese classic that’s as wholesome as it is delicious. This recipe combines a savory dashi base with velvety white miso paste, creating a richly umami broth that cradles tender cubes of soft tofu, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and rehydrated wakame seaweed. Bright pops of color and texture come from julienned carrots and fresh baby spinach, which wilt beautifully into the soup's warmth. Topped with a sprinkle of vibrant green onions, this dish is both a feast for the eyes and the palate. In just 25 minutes, you’ll have a steaming pot of healthy goodness perfect as a light lunch, starter, or soothing dinner. Ideal for fans of comforting soups and authentic Japanese cuisine, this Mighty Miso Soup makes a satisfying yet easy-to-prepare meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dashi granules
- 4 tablespoons white miso paste
- 8 ounces soft tofu
- 2 tablespoons wakame seaweed (dried)
- 2 green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
- 1 medium carrot, thinly julienned
- 1 cup baby spinach leaves
- 4 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
Instructions
In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Stir in the dashi granules until fully dissolved, creating a flavorful base for the soup.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms and julienned carrots. Let simmer for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
In a small bowl, take a ladleful of the hot broth and whisk it with the miso paste until smooth. This ensures the miso dissolves evenly without clumping.
Lower the heat to low and stir the miso mixture back into the pot. Avoid boiling the soup at this point, as it can alter the flavor of the miso.
Gently add the soft tofu, cutting it into small cubes, along with the wakame seaweed. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tofu is heated through and the seaweed rehydrates.
Stir in the baby spinach leaves and let them wilt in the residual heat of the soup, about 1 minute.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with thinly sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy your Mighty Miso Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.2 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2559 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 33.4 g | 67% | |
| Vitamin D | 15.4 mcg | 77% | |
| Calcium | 401 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2163 mg | 46% | |
*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.
