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Vegetarian Miso Soup Recipe

Experience the creamy, umami-rich flavors of authentic Japanese Vegetarian Miso Soup! This recipe, adapted from the beloved "Everything Vegetarian Cookbook," delivers a comforting, cloudy broth brimming with tender tofu and delicate seaweed. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a soothing start to your day. Learn how to make this restaurant-quality soup at home in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 13.2 kcal
Protein 2g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vegetarian Miso Soup

  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (4 inch) piece kombu kelp
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons light miso paste
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 block firm tofu, diced
  • 3 tablespoons wakame seaweed, rehydrated

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How to Make Vegetarian Miso Soup

  1. Wipe the kombu kelp clean and add it to a medium-sized soup pot along with the dashi (or vegetable broth). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  2. Once boiling, immediately remove from heat and cover the pot. Let it steep for 5 minutes to extract the umami flavors from the kombu.
  3. Carefully remove the kombu kelp from the pot and discard.
  4. Stir in the soy sauce (or tamari).
  5. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of the warm broth with the miso paste until completely smooth and dissolved. This prevents the miso from clumping.
  6. Slowly pour the miso mixture into the remaining broth in the pot, stirring gently to combine. Do not boil after adding miso; this will destroy its delicate flavor and nutrients.
  7. Divide the sliced scallions, diced tofu, and rehydrated wakame seaweed evenly among four bowls.
  8. Gently ladle the hot soup into the bowls over the toppings.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade miso soup!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g

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