Ingredients:
- 4 cups Water (0 calories)
- 1/4 cup Miso Paste (60 calories)
- 1/2 cup Tofu, cubed (90 calories)
- 1/2 cup Seaweed (Wakame), rehydrated (20 calories)
- 1/2 cup Green Onions, chopped (10 calories)
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced (15 calories)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (5 calories)
- 1 tsp. Soy Sauce (optional) (10 calories)
- Salt and Pepper to taste (0 calories)
Instructions:
- In a pot, bring the water to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the pot, cooking for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
- In a small bowl, mix the miso paste with a ladle of hot broth until smooth. This helps to dissolve the miso evenly.
- Stir the miso mixture back into the pot, along with the cubed tofu and rehydrated seaweed. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring not to boil the soup after adding the miso.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onions. Adjust seasoning with soy sauce, salt, and pepper if desired.
- Serve hot.
Summary:
Miso Soup is a traditional Japanese soup that is both comforting and nutritious. With its umami flavor from miso paste and the addition of tofu and seaweed, this soup is perfect as a starter or a light meal. It’s quick to prepare and can be customized with various ingredients.
Category:
Soups
Serving Size:
4 servings
Estimated Calorie Count:
Total calories for the entire recipe: approximately 290 calories
Per serving (1 cup): approximately 73 calories