Miso Soup Recipe

This miso soup recipe is a traditional Japanese staple that is light, soothing, and full of umami flavor. Prepared with miso paste, dashi, soft tofu, and green onions, it comes together quickly and is ideal for daily meals. This version works well as a simple miso soup recipe, an easy miso soup recipe, and an authentic miso soup recipe using miso paste. It can also be adjusted into a vegan miso soup recipe, vegetarian miso soup recipe, or a deeper-flavored red miso soup recipe based on preference.

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 teaspoons dashi granules or dashi powder
3 tablespoons miso paste (white, yellow, or red)
1 (8 ounce) package silken tofu, cut into small cubes
2 green onions, sliced diagonally

Directions

• Add the water and dashi granules to a medium saucepan and heat over medium-high heat, stirring until the dashi fully dissolves and the liquid reaches a gentle boil.
• Lower the heat to medium-low, place the miso paste in a small bowl, mix it with a few spoonfuls of hot broth, and whisk until smooth, then stir it back into the pot to prevent clumping.
• Gently add the cubed tofu, stirring carefully so the pieces remain intact.
• Add the sliced green onions, separating the layers, and let the soup warm gently for 2 to 3 minutes without boiling.
• Remove from heat and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4