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Miso Soup

Name: Miso Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 800 ml Water; 10 g Kombu (wiped, not washed); 15 g Bonito flakes; 4 tbsp Miso paste; 200 g Tofu (cubed); 1 tbsp Dried wakame; 2 pieces Spring onion

Miso Soup is a classic Japanese soup that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.

Carefully prepared featuring Kombu (wiped, not washed), Bonito flakes, Miso paste, Tofu (cubed), Dried wakame and Spring onion, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional Japanese cooking, the dish focuses on emphasizing natural umami, precise seasoning, and delicate broths.

In authentic Japanese tradition, Miso Soup is best presented with steamed short-grain rice, miso soup, and pickled vegetables.

If you enjoy authentic Japanese cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Shoyu Ramen.

Difficulty: easyPrep: 5 minCook: 15 minServes 4

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Ingredients

Water800 ml
Kombu (wiped, not washed)10 g
Bonito flakes15 g
Miso paste4 tbsp
Tofu (cubed)200 g
Dried wakame1 tbsp
Spring onion2 pieces

Step-by-Step Instructions

6 steps

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Step 1♨️ Boil

Cover the kombu with cold water and set it over low heat. Bring it to the edge of a boil over about ten minutes and lift the seaweed out before bubbles appear.

Step 2♨️ Boil

Bring the water to the boil, add the bonito flakes, take it off the heat at once and let it stand for two minutes until the flakes sink.

Step 3

Strain the stock through a sieve without pressing the flakes — pressed flakes turn it bitter.

Step 4

Soak the wakame in cold water for five minutes; it swells several times over.

Step 5🍲 Simmer

Warm the dashi, add the tofu and the wakame and hold it at a low heat for a couple of minutes.

Step 6🥄 Mix

Whisk the miso smooth in a ladle of the hot stock, stir it back in and take the pan off the heat immediately. Scatter over the spring onion.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Miso Soup reflects the timeless heritage of traditional Japanese home cooking, emphasizing natural umami, precise seasoning, and delicate broths. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.

Dietary Substitutions

If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, kombu (wiped, not washed) can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.

Chef Technique Tips

Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.

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