Miso Shiru Soup
Warm your soul with the comforting flavors of Miso Shiru Soup, a Japanese classic that’s both nourishing and brimming with umami. This quick and easy recipe combines the rich depth of homemade dashi stock—crafted from kombu and bonito flakes—with the creamy silkiness of white miso paste. Delicate cubes of soft tofu, rehydrated wakame seaweed, and a bright garnish of crisp green onions come together to create a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 20 minutes, this traditional miso soup is perfect as an appetizer or a light, wholesome meal. Learn how to master this essential Japanese dish while preserving its delicate nuances by avoiding common mistakes, like boiling the miso. Whether you're seeking a cozy bowl of comfort or an authentic taste of Japan, this Miso Shiru Soup recipe is your go-to guide.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Dashi stock (kombu and bonito flakes)
- 3 tablespoons White miso paste
- 1 cup Soft or silken tofu, cubed
- 1 tablespoon Wakame seaweed, dried
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (scallions), thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup Water (if needed to thin the soup)
Instructions
Start by preparing the dashi stock if not using pre-made. Bring 4 cups of water to a simmer and add a 3-inch strip of kombu (dried kelp). Once small bubbles form (but before it boils), remove the kombu. Add 1 cup of bonito flakes, simmer for 2 minutes, then strain the stock.
Reheat the dashi stock over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
In a small bowl, scoop out 3 tablespoons of white miso paste and add 2-3 tablespoons of the warm stock. Mix until smooth and free of lumps to prevent clumping in the soup.
Slowly stir the miso mixture back into the pot of dashi. Do not let the soup boil after adding the miso, as this can destroy its delicate flavors and nutritional benefits.
Gently add the cubed tofu and dried wakame seaweed to the pot. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the tofu is warmed through and the seaweed rehydrates.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. If the soup is too thick, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of water to thin it to the desired consistency.
Ladle the miso soup into bowls and garnish each serving with sliced green onions.
Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Miso Shiru Soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
269 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.1 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.7 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3024 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.3 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 23.1 g | 46% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 348 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 550 mg | 12% | |
*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.
