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Cozy Homemade Miso Soup

A light yet comforting Japanese soup made with savory miso broth, silky tofu, and delicate seaweed. Perfect as a quick starter, cozy lunch, or soothing weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 3
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Base
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon dashi powder
  • Filling
  • 3 tablespoons miso paste
  • ½ cup soft tofu cubed
  • 2 tablespoons dried wakame seaweed
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • Topping
  • ½ teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Optional sesame oil drizzle

Method
 

  1. Heat water in a saucepan and stir in the dashi powder.
  2. Add the dried wakame seaweed and allow it to soften.
  3. Gently add tofu cubes and warm them in the broth.
  4. Dissolve miso paste in a small bowl with warm broth, then return it to the pot.
  5. Turn off heat, add green onions, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Avoid boiling after adding miso.
  • Use soft tofu for the best texture.
  • Vegetable broth can replace dashi.