Best 5 Miso Soup With Watercress Recipes

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Miso soup, a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, is a comforting and flavorful broth that can be enjoyed on its own or as part of a larger meal. While traditional miso soup is typically made with dashi, a broth made from kelp and bonito flakes, this recipe offers a simplified version that uses watercress instead, adding a peppery, slightly bitter note to the soup. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the steps of making a delicious and nutritious miso soup with watercress, perfect for a quick and healthy meal or as a side dish.

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

MISO SOUP WITH WATERCRESS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Fish     Leafy Green     Mushroom     Stew     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Dinner     Lunch     Healthy

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups water
Small handful dried bonito flakes
3 dried shiitake mushrooms
A 4-inch piece of dried wakame
6 tablespoons miso paste (whatever kind you like - sweet white miso makes for a nice, light soup, while aged barley miso gives a full, robust flavour)
2 cups watercress, washed

Steps:

  • Heat the water in a small soup pot. When the bubbles form around the edge, add the bonito. Turn the heat down and simmer for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the broth sit for 5 minutes. Add the shiitakes and wakame to the broth and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Remove the shiitakes and wakame. Discard the thick stems from the mushrooms, thinly slice the caps, and slip them back into the broth. Chop the wakame into small pieces, discarding any thick pieces of stem, and return to the pot. In a small bowl, combine the miso paste with a bit of broth and whisk to blend. Pour the mixture back into the pot and let the soup simmer, being careful not to let it boil. Add the watercress at the last minute just to wilt it, and serve.

MISO SOUP



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Make your own miso soup with soft cubes of tofu, crunchy curls of seaweed and aromatic spring onions. Enjoy it as a starter or as a snack

Provided by Bonnie Chung

Categories     Snack, Soup, Starter

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4 as a starter or snack

Number Of Ingredients 6

5g dried wakame seaweed
1l dashi (shop bought or see tip)
200g fresh silken tofu , or firm if you prefer, cut into 1cm cubes
2 tbsp white miso paste
3 tbsp red miso paste
spring onion , finely chopped, to serve

Steps:

  • Put the wakame in a small bowl and cover with cold water, then leave it for 5 mins until the leaves have fully expanded.
  • Make the dashi (see tip below) or heat until it reaches a rolling boil. Add the tofu and cook for 1 min before adding the seaweed.
  • Reduce the heat. Put both types of miso in a ladle or strainer and dip it into the pot. Slowly loosen up the miso with a spoon inside the ladle or strainer; the paste will slowly melt into the dashi. Once all the miso is dissolved into the soup, turn off the heat immediately. Sprinkle with chopped spring onions to add colour and fragrance.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, SaturatedFat 0.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 2.44 milligram of sodium

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

MISO SOUP WITH SHRIMP AND WATERCRESS



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Shrimp     Summer     Watercress     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 14 1/2-ounce cans low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots (about 3 1/2 ounces)
5 tablespoons yellow miso (fermented soybean paste)
1 1/2 pounds uncooked peeled deveined small shrimp
2 cups watercress, thick stems removed
3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
3/4 teaspoon hot chili oil

Steps:

  • Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add carrots. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until carrots are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
  • Place miso in medium bowl. Whisk in 1/2 cup hot broth mixture. Return miso-broth mixture to same saucepan. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and let stand at room temperature.)
  • Bring soup to boil. Turn off heat. Mix in shrimp, watercress, and green onions. Cover and let stand until shrimp are cooked through, about 4 minutes. Stir in chili oil; divide soup equally among 4 bowls and serve.

MISO SOUP WITH SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS



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A delicious Japanese soup with mushrooms and tofu.

Provided by Claudia

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups vegetable broth
4 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
¼ cup miso paste
4 teaspoons soy sauce
⅓ cup diced firm tofu
2 green onions, trimmed and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan. Add the mushrooms, reduce heat to low, and simmer 4 minutes. Stir the miso paste and soy sauce together in a small bowl; add to the broth along with the tofu and continue cooking for 1 minute more. Pour the soup into bowls and top with the green onions to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.6 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1405.9 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality dashi: Dashi is the foundation of miso soup, so it's important to use a good quality dashi. You can make your own dashi using kombu (dried kelp) and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), or you can use a pre-made dashi powder or liquid.
  • Choose the right miso: There are many different types of miso, each with its own unique flavor and aroma. For a simple miso soup, a light-colored miso like white miso or shiro miso is a good choice. If you want a more complex flavor, you can use a darker miso like red miso or aka miso.
  • Add your favorite toppings: Once your miso soup is cooked, you can add a variety of toppings to customize the flavor. Some popular toppings include tofu, wakame (seaweed), green onions, and fried shallots.
  • Serve miso soup hot: Miso soup is best served hot, so make sure to heat it up before serving. You can reheat miso soup in a microwave or on the stovetop, but be careful not to boil it, as this will ruin the flavor.

Conclusion:

Miso soup is a delicious and healthy Japanese soup that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. With its umami-rich flavor and variety of health benefits, miso soup is a great addition to any diet.

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