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Wholesome Miso Soup Recipe

Experience soul-soothing tranquility with this wholesome miso soup recipe featuring rich umami broth, silky tofu, and fresh vegetables in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 2-3 tablespoons miso paste white or yellow miso preferred
  • 1/2 cup tofu firm, diced into cubes
  • 1 cup mushrooms shiitake or enoki, sliced
  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2-3 green onions sliced, for garnish (optional)

Equipment

  • 3-quart saucepan
  • Small mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a 3-quart saucepan, then immediately turn off heat.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk 2-3 tablespoons of miso paste with a few tablespoons of the hot water until completely smooth and lump-free.
  3. Gradually whisk the dissolved miso mixture back into the saucepan of hot water, stirring constantly until evenly distributed.
  4. Turn heat to low and gently add diced tofu, sliced mushrooms, baby spinach, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  5. Stir very gently for about 1 minute until tofu warms through and spinach wilts, being careful not to break up the tofu.
  6. Divide soup among individual bowls, ensuring even distribution of tofu, mushrooms, and spinach. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired and serve immediately.

Notes

Never boil miso paste directly - always dissolve in small amount of hot water first. Different miso types offer varying flavors - start with less and add more to taste. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days.