Sharon Boone
@boonehustle
Classic Miso Soup
A comforting and flavorful Japanese miso soup made with dashi, tofu, and seaweed. Perfect as a starter or light meal, this soup is both nourishing and satisfying.
Details
- Cuisine:japanese
- Meal Type:dinner
- Diet:vegetarian
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:8
- Views:7
Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time20 min.
- Total time45 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 6 cups
- 1/2 ounce
- 2 cups
- to taste
- to taste
- 1 cup, cubed
- 1/2 cup
- 2, sliced
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Classic Miso Soup.
Step 1
Start by gathering all your ingredients to create a delicious dashi soup.
Step 2
Begin by pouring cold water into a saucepan and adding the kombu seaweed.
Step 3
Let it soak for about 30 minutes to infuse the water with its rich umami flavor.
Step 4
Once the soaking time is up, place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat and patiently wait for the water to just start simmering.
Step 5
When you see those gentle bubbles, turn off the heat and carefully remove the kombu using a strainer, making sure to squeeze out any flavorful liquid back into the pan before discarding the kombu.
Step 6
Now, turn the heat back on to medium-high and bring the liquid to a simmer.
Step 7
Stir in the bonito flakes, then turn off the heat again.
Step 8
Let this aromatic mixture sit for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully before straining it to reserve the liquid, which is your dashi.
Step 9
Next, pour the dashi back into a clean saucepan over medium heat.
Step 10
Add the pre-soaked shredded seaweed, soy sauce, and sliced green onions, bringing everything to a gentle simmer.
Step 11
Once it’s bubbling away, reduce the heat to low.
Step 12
To incorporate the miso paste, place a small strainer over the pan and add the paste.
Step 13
Submerge the strainer halfway into the hot dashi and stir slowly, watching as the miso dissolves and blends seamlessly into the soup.
Step 14
Now it’s time to add the cubed tofu.
Step 15
Stir it in gently and let it warm through on low heat for about 2 minutes.
Step 16
Take a moment to taste your creation and adjust the seasoning with a splash more soy sauce if you desire.
Step 17
When everything is perfectly seasoned, serve your dashi soup immediately, garnished with a sprinkle of sliced green onions for that fresh touch.
Step 18
Enjoy the comforting warmth and depth of flavor in every spoonful!.