Miso Soup with Tofu and Baby Spinach
Warm your soul with this classic Japanese Miso Soup with Tofu and Baby Spinach, a quick and comforting recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes. This umami-rich soup starts with a delicate dashi broth as its base, enriched with creamy white miso paste for a savory depth of flavor. Silken tofu adds a velvety texture, while fresh baby spinach lends a healthy, vibrant touch. Finished with a sprinkle of sliced green onions for a hint of crispness, this wholesome soup is perfect for a light appetizer or a nourishing side dish. Simple, healthy, and bursting with traditional flavors, this miso soup is a must-try for anyone craving an authentic taste of Japan.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Water
- 2 teaspoons Dashi granules
- 3 tablespoons White miso paste
- 7 ounces Silken tofu
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 2 stalks Green onions (scallions)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
Stir in the dashi granules until they are completely dissolved, creating your dashi broth.
Lower the heat to prevent boiling. Use a ladle to remove a small amount of hot dashi broth and place it in a small bowl.
Add the miso paste to the bowl with the hot broth. Whisk until the miso is fully dissolved to prevent lumps.
Slowly pour the dissolved miso mixture back into the saucepan with the rest of the dashi broth. Stir gently and avoid boiling to preserve the delicate miso flavors.
Cut the silken tofu into small cubes (around 1/2 inch) and carefully add them to the soup.
Add the baby spinach to the saucepan and gently stir until it wilts, which should take about 1-2 minutes.
Chop the green onions (scallions) into thin slices and sprinkle them over the soup just before serving.
Serve the miso soup hot in small bowls. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 7.9 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2155 mg | 94% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.4 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 18.0 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 831 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% | |
*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.
