Miso Soup is a traditional Japanese dish known for its simplicity and comforting flavors.
This recipe combines the umami richness of red miso paste with delicate somen noodles, tofu, and nutritious wakame seaweed. It’s a quick and nourishing meal that can be enjoyed year-round, whether as a warming soup during colder months or a refreshing dish on a hot day.
This Miso Soup recipe features the essential ingredients of Japanese cuisine, including dashi powder for added depth, and is ready in just minutes. Perfect for a light lunch or as a starter to a more elaborate meal, it brings together the subtle sweetness of miso with the savory notes of bonito. Follow these simple steps to create a bowl of comforting and wholesome Miso Soup that’s sure to satisfy your cravings for authentic Japanese flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 teaspoons Red Miso Paste (Akamiso)
- 10 - 13 Somen noodles (approx. 1/3 of a bundle)
- Square piece of tofu (cut into small squares)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried cut Wakame (seaweed)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dashi powder (bonito flavouring)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring some water to a boil.
- Add Wakame and boil until the seaweed turns into small squares.
- Drain the water and rinse with cold tap water.
- Add 1/2 cup of water to the saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Once the water begins to boil, add Somen noodles (or tofu) and cook for approximately 2 minutes
- Pour in the miso paste and add Dashi powder.
- Stir well over low heat for approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
- Per serving
- Energy: 215 kcal / 899 kJ
- Fat: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Carbs: 37 g
