Traditional Miso Soup
Yield
6 servingsPrep
15 minCook
20 minReady
40 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | strip |
kombu
|
* |
| ¼ | cup |
bonito fillets
flakes |
* |
| 1 | small |
onions
sliced in very thin half moons |
|
| 1 | each |
carrots
cut into thin matchsticks |
|
| ½ | cup |
bok choy
(cut into medium pieces), (use green tops only) |
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
wakame flakes
instant |
* |
| ¼ | block |
tofu
fresh, cut into small cubes |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
barley miso
|
* |
| 4 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
chopped |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | l |
water
|
|
| 1 | strip |
kombu
|
* |
| 59 | ml |
bonito fillets
flakes |
* |
| 1 | small |
onions
sliced in very thin half moons |
|
| 1 | each |
carrots
cut into thin matchsticks |
|
| 118 | ml |
bok choy
(cut into medium pieces), (use green tops only) |
*
|
| 15 | ml |
wakame flakes
instant |
* |
| 0.3 | block |
tofu
fresh, cut into small cubes |
|
| 45 | ml |
barley miso
|
* |
| 4 | each |
scallions, spring or green onions
chopped |
|
Directions
Prepare Dashi: Combine water and kombu, bring to a boil.
Turn off heat.
Add bonito flakes, stir and cover.
Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, strain soup broth and discard bonito and kombu.
Add onion and carrots to broth, simmer 5 minutes.
Add wakame flakes and greens, simmer 1 to 2 minutes and then turn off heat.
Dilute Miso in ½ cup soup broth, add to soup.
Add tofu.
Garnish with scallions and serve.
Combinations for miso soup are endless.
Just remember, for best results use three vegetables in small amounts and only cook them slightly.
Pay attention to colors as well as complementary flavors.
