Japanese Soup with Tofu and Mushrooms

Japanese Soup with Tofu and Mushrooms
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    2 People
  • VIEWS
    67

Experience the delicate umami of Japan with this simple yet profound soup. Silken tofu and earthy shiitake mushrooms dance in a savory dashi broth, enriched with the complex depth of miso. A comforting and nourishing bowl, perfect for a light lunch or a soothing supper.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    5 g
  • Cholesterol
    4 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    11 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    1326 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a medium saucepan, bring the dashi stock to a gentle boil over medium heat. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Reduce the heat to low, add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, and simmer gently for 3 minutes, allowing the mushrooms to soften and infuse the broth with their earthy flavor.

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03 Step

Recipe View In a small bowl, whisk together the miso paste and soy sauce until smooth. This prevents clumps from forming in the soup.

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Recipe View Gently stir the miso mixture into the simmering broth, ensuring it is fully dissolved. Add the cubed tofu. (1 minute)

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Recipe View Continue to simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Be careful not to boil the soup vigorously after adding the miso, as this can diminish its delicate flavor.

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Recipe View Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish generously with sliced green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy! (1 minute)

For a richer flavor, try using kombu dashi (kelp stock) as the base.
If you prefer a vegetarian option, ensure your dashi is made without bonito flakes (fish flakes). Kombu dashi is an excellent substitute.
Different types of miso paste will yield slightly different flavors. White miso is mild and sweet, while red miso is bolder and more intense. Experiment to find your preference.
For a more substantial soup, consider adding wakame seaweed or enoki mushrooms along with the shiitakes.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 22 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Jermey Collins

    The key is to not boil the soup after adding the miso. I learned that the hard way! Still tasty, though.

  • Ariel Glover

    I used red miso because that's what I had on hand, and it was fantastic! A little more intense, but perfect for a cold evening.

  • Efren Hessel

    I added some wakame seaweed as suggested, and it was delicious! My new go-to quick lunch.

  • Katlyn Muller

    This soup is so easy to make and incredibly flavorful! I love how the miso adds such a unique depth.

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