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Miso Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 0.7 oz dried kelp
  • 4 cups of water
  • 3 squares of dried seaweed (per bowl)
  • 2 green scallions (chopped)
  • 8 oz silken tofu (half tofu package, cut into cubes)
  • 3-4 tbsp miso soup (depending on how salty you like your soup base)

Instructions
 

  • Soak dried kelp in water for 20 minutes.
  • After soaking the dried kelp, pour water and kelp into the pot. Bring to a boil on low heat for about 10 minutes.
  • Using a strainer spoon remove kelp.
  • Add 1 spoonful of broth to a separate small bowl. Add 3 tbsp of miso paste to the broth and stir until miso paste has fully dissolved. Note: You can add one more tbsp of miso paste if you like your soup saltier.
  • Add silken tofu to the pot, allow for it to boil for 1 minute (just enough for tofu to become warm).
  • Add miso paste mixture to the pot of kelp broth. Stir. Turn heat off.
  • Add a few pieces of dried seaweed to a bowl and scoop tofu and broth over seaweed. Top with green onions. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Over boiling miso paste can decrease the health benefits that miso paste normally offers.