Best 6 Light Miso Soup Recipes

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Light miso soup is a delicious and comforting soup that can be enjoyed as a meal or a side dish. It is made with a simple broth, vegetables, and tofu, and flavored with miso paste. Miso paste is a fermented soybean paste that has a salty and savory flavor. It is available in a variety of colors, from white to red, and each color has a slightly different flavor. When choosing a miso paste for light miso soup, it is best to use white or yellow miso, as they have a milder flavor.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MISO SOUP- HOW TO MAKE WITH ONLY 6 INGREDIENTS (EASY)



Miso soup- How to make with only 6 ingredients (easy) image

Miso soup 味噌汁 is a warm and comforting Japanese soup prepared with a soup stock (Dashi) and miso paste. It is the soul food for the Japanese which serve together with rice.

Provided by KP Kwan

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1.5 liter water (about 6 cups water)
15 g kombu
20 g katsuobushi (about 2 loose cups)
500 ml Dashi stock
2 tbsp (50g) miso paste
100 g tofu
2 tsp of wakame
2 tsp green shallots chopped

Steps:

  • Clean the kombu with a damp cloth.
  • Place it in a pot of water and soak it for at least three hours (better overnight) to extract its flavor.
  • After soaking, bring the water temperature up to nearly boil, and remove the kombu immediately.
  • Heat the dashi to barely below boiling point. Add the katsuobushi.
  • Let the katsuobushi steep for 5 minutes at the sub-boiling point.
  • Strain through a cheesecloth or kitchen tissue to remove all the katsuobushi.
  • Measure 500ml (2 cups) of dashi. Bring it to a boil.
  • Turn off the heat.
  • Put the miso paste in the miso strainer, lower the strainer into the dashi and gently stir until it dissolves.
  • Sprinkle some wakame in cold water to let it re-hydrate for five to ten minutes until it expands.
  • Pass through a strainer and gently squeeze the wakame to remove the excess water.
  • Add the wakame to the dashi.
  • Add the tofu cube to the dashi.
  • Sprinkle some cut scallion into the miso soup right before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 2 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 6 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 200ML, Sodium 1066 grams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams unsaturated fat

MISO SOUP



Miso Soup image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 to 5 cups dashi, recipe follows
2 tablespoons brown miso paste, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons white miso paste, plus more to taste
6 ounces firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 scallions, white and green, thinly sliced on the diagonal
2 tablespoons aji mirin (sweetened rice wine), optional
6 cups cold water
One 12-inch long piece of kombu, wiped with a damp cloth
One .88-ounce/25 grams package shaved dried bonito flakes

Steps:

  • In a saucepan heat the dashi and whisk in the miso pastes. Bring to a simmer and add the tofu, scallions, and mirin, if using. Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
  • In a saucepan, combine the water and kombu. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, over medium heat. Remove the kombu and discard. Bring the liquid to a boil, add the bonito flakes and immediately remove the pan from the heat. Allow the dashi to sit undisturbed for 2 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Discard the bonito flakes. Use immediately or store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

LIGHT MISO SOUP



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The tofu can be substitued with roasted sliced pork and the vegetable broth can be substituted with chicken broth. Enjoy!

Provided by basda123

Categories     Japanese

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium carrot, chopped
3 lbs dried shiitake mushrooms
1/2 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup bok choy, slivered
4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 lb medium firm tofu or 1/2 lb firm tofu, cubed
1 cup bean sprouts
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup light miso, mixed with
1/2 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
rice noodles (optional)

Steps:

  • Preboil carrots and mushrooms in the boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain, reserving the liquid. Slice the mushrooms.
  • In a soup pot or wok heat the oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and saute for 3 minutes. Add bok choy and cook for 3 minutes more.
  • Add the carrots, mushrooms, reserved cooking water and broth to the soup pot. Return to a boil and then reduce to medium heta. Stir in tofu cubes or pork, bean sprouts and soy sauce. Add the miso mixture to the soup and stir. Do not boil. Serve over noodles if desired.

MISO SOUP



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Dashi is a basic stock used in Japanese cooking which is made by boiling dried kelp (seaweed) and dried bonito (fish). Instant dashi granules are sold in conveniently-sized jars or packets and vary in strength. Add more dashi to your soup if you want a stronger stock. You can use yellow, white or red miso paste for this soup. Yellow miso is sweet and creamy, red miso is stronger and saltier.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 teaspoons dashi granules
4 cups water
3 tablespoons miso paste
1 (8 ounce) package silken tofu, diced
2 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine dashi granules and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and whisk in the miso paste. Stir in tofu. Separate the layers of the green onions, and add them to the soup. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 513.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

QUICK MISO SOUP



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This miso soup is a spin on the classic with shiitake, tofu, and scallions.

Provided by shannon

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon canola oil, or more as needed
4 large shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
½ (14 ounce) package firm tofu, cubed
1 (14 ounce) can low-sodium beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
2 ½ tablespoons white miso paste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, chives, and garlic slices; cook for 1 minute. Add tofu and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in beef broth and chicken broth, then stir in miso paste until dissolved.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.8 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 491.9 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

MISO SHIITAKE BREAKFAST SOUP



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This is a wonderful light and filling soup. It's a great way to start the day. This is very healthy. Miso is a soy protein and shiitake is a type of mushroom. You should be able to find these in most health stores, or Asian grocers.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 fresh shiitake mushrooms or 3 dried shiitake mushrooms
5 cups boiling water
3 tablespoons light miso
4 ounces tofu, cut into large dices
1 scallion, the green part only, sliced

Steps:

  • If using dried mushrooms, soak in warm water for 20 minutes then drain.
  • Slice the mushrooms thinly.
  • Pour the boiling water into a saucepan, stir in the miso. Add the mushrooms and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Divide the tofu between 4 warmed soup bowls. Ladle in the broth. Scatter chopped scallions on top and serve.
  • Try this with my Chanterelle Croissants (recipe #21676).

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will give your soup more flavor and nutrients. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, and spinach.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender but still have a little bit of crunch.
  • Use a good quality miso paste: This is the key ingredient in miso soup, so it's important to choose a good one. Look for a paste that is made with whole soybeans and has a rich, savory flavor.
  • Don't boil the miso paste: This will kill the beneficial bacteria that give miso soup its health benefits. Instead, stir it into the soup just before serving.
  • Garnish your soup with your favorite toppings: Some popular options include green onions, sesame seeds, and wakame seaweed or any other one mentioned in the recipe.

Conclusion:

Miso soup is a delicious, healthy, and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and probiotics, and it can also help to boost your immune system. With so many different ways to make it, there's sure to be a miso soup recipe that everyone will love!

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