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White Miso Soup

A delicate Japanese soup made with silky white miso, soft tofu, and fresh scallions. Ready in 15 minutes—the perfect light lunch or dinner starter.

Total time
15 min
Servings
4
Calories
85
Protein
8g
White Miso Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring dashi stock to a gentle simmer in a medium pot over medium heat, ~5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Spoon miso paste into a small bowl. Ladle 1/2 cup hot broth into the bowl and whisk until smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the miso mixture back into the pot, stirring gently to combine. Do not boil.

  4. Step 4

    Cut tofu into small cubes. Add to the pot and let sit without stirring for 2 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Divide soup among bowls. Top with scallions and wakame if using. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium pot
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • soup spoon
  • ladle

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