PUMPKIN AND TOFU MISO SOUP

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A delicious Japanese-style miso soup suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

Provided by IDIOTEQUE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ small pumpkin - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, cut into matchsticks
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 ounces buckwheat noodles
3 ½ ounces firm tofu, cubed
2 teaspoons miso paste
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 green onions, finely chopped on the diagonal
2 large red chile peppers, sliced on the diagonal
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or more to taste
2 tablespoons pickled ginger

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add pumpkin, ginger, and soy sauce. Cook pumpkin mixture for about 3 minutes. Add noodles to pumpkin mixture and cook until noodles are slightly cooked, about 4 minutes.
  • Stir tofu into pumpkin-noodle mixture and cook until pumpkin and noodles are almost tender, 5 to 10 more minutes.
  • Place 1 teaspoon miso paste into each serving bowl. Ladle cooking water into each bowl and whisk until miso is dissolved.
  • Divide pumpkin-tofu soup between the 2 serving bowls; garnish each with 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 chopped green onion, 1 sliced red chile pepper, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and 1 tablespoon pickled ginger.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1230.8 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

Tanisha Bell
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. It's also a good way to get your kids to eat more vegetables.


Abdullah AL Mamun
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I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the combination of pumpkin and tofu, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors work really well together.


Ayman Saad
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Aleena
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I'm always looking for new and exciting soup recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's unique, delicious, and easy to make.


John Chima Iheonu
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Izora Olawumi
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I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin, but this soup changed my mind. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Sara Maarabouni
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My family loved this soup! It's a great way to get them to eat more vegetables.


SAIBA KITCHEN 55
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This soup is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I couldn't get enough of it!


Mr Waqas
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I love the vibrant color of this soup! It's so inviting and makes me want to eat it.


Mahboob Wafadar
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making it again.


Nasrin Akhter
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


kolayga faraska
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This soup is so comforting and satisfying. I love it on a cold day.


Mahia Akter
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I wasn't sure how I'd feel about tofu in soup, but I was pleasantly surprised! The tofu added a nice protein boost and didn't overpower the other flavors.


Xmen Basketball USA
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This is a great way to use up leftover pumpkin puree. I added a bit of kale for extra greens and it was delicious.


Abdiaziz Haaji
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. I love the creamy texture of the pumpkin and the umami flavor of the miso.


Eric Kramer
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Easy to make and so delicious! I used firm tofu and it held its shape really well in the soup.


Sidra sami
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This soup was a delightful blend of flavors and textures! The pumpkin and tofu complemented each other perfectly, and the miso broth was rich and savory. I added a bit of extra ginger for a spicy kick, and it was perfect.