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Miso Soup

Miso Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish from Japanese cuisine, renowned for its umami-rich flavor and health benefits.

By Daniel

● Time to make: 45 Min

• Serves: 2

Ingredients / Shopping list:

Easy way to cook Miso Soup

In a small bowl, dissolve 25g of the white miso paste in 60ml of warm water (not boiling hot) until smooth. Set aside.
If making homemade dashi, mix 800ml water with 10g kombu seaweed and let it steep for at least 15 minutes before straining out the kombu.
In a large pot over medium heat, add the remaining 600ml water and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the miso paste mixture and stir constantly to dissolve, ensuring the soup doesn’t boil rapidly (boiling
reduces umami flavor).
Stir in the carrot, spinach, and mushrooms. Cook for about 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt to taste (optional, depending on miso's saltiness).
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for another 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it rest for
flavor integration.

Pro version

For a richer flavor, use homemade dashi made with rice vinegar and kombu.
Experiment with red miso (for a sweeter taste) or brown rice miso (for umami and earthiness).
Toss in cooked soba noodles or short-grain rice for a heartier meal.

Tips / Plating:

Miso soup is best enjoyed hot.
Use traditional Japanese bowls with chopsticks.
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables (like tsukemono) for a complete, hearty meal.

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