Easy Miso Soup – A Light & Nourishing Bowl
A simple, authentic miso soup made with umami-rich dashi broth, miso paste, and nutrient-packed ingredients. Perfect for gut health, digestion, and overall wellness.
Ingredients
For the Dashi Broth (Soup Base):
- 4 cups water
- 1 4-inch piece kombu (dried seaweed)
- ½ cup bonito flakes skip for a vegan version
For the Miso Soup:
- 2 tablespoons miso paste white, yellow, or red
- ½ cup soft tofu cubed
- 1 tablespoon wakame dried seaweed, rehydrated
- 2 tablespoons green onions chopped
Instructions
Prepare the Dashi Broth
- In a pot, add water and kombu, letting it soak for 10 minutes.
- Bring to a gentle simmer (do not boil), then remove the kombu.
- Stir in bonito flakes, simmer for 30 seconds, then strain out the flakes.
Add the Miso & Toppings
- In a small bowl, whisk miso paste with ½ cup warm dashi broth until smooth.
- Pour the miso mixture into the hot (but not boiling) broth to preserve its probiotics.
- Add tofu and wakame, stirring gently.
Serve & Enjoy
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use kombu-only dashi.
- Avoid boiling miso to retain its probiotic benefits.
- Customize with mushrooms, enoki, or shredded chicken for more flavor.