Classic Miso Soup Recipe

A classic miso soup recipe is the most traditional recipe and the most common version in Japan. It’s quite easy to prepare and very suitable even for beginners who want to experiment in preparing this soup at home.

To prepare more than one serving, you simply need to directly multiply the ingredients. The more you do this recipe, the easier it gets to make.

Wakame is seaweed that’s medium-firm and is available in various grocery stores in packets which are vacuum-sealed. This ingredient should be reconstituted based on the package directions. Nori shouldn’t be confused with wakame because unlike wakame, nori will instantly dissolve.

Ingredients

Total Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Active Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Very Easy (1 out of 5)
Yields: 1 serving

• Scallion – 1 piece, cut in rings, enough for 3-4 servings
• Miso – 1 tbsp (or more), a mix, or any type
• Wakame seaweed – 1/3 oz, reconstituted following directions of package, approximate quantity
• Tofu – 1/2 package, cut in 3/4-inch cubes
• Dashi – 1/3 cup, or a bit more if preferred

Instructions

Get a medium-sized saucepan and put dashi. Bring to a slow boil.

Add wakame and tofu. Put the tofu gently to avoid breaking it. Reduce stove’s heat to a simmer. Wait for about 1 minute until your wakame becomes tender.

Now either

• Get a basket strainer where you can put the miso and dip it in the soup. Vigorously stir the content in the strainer so that the miso will dissolve in the soup.

Or

• Put stock (1 full ladle) in a cup or bowl with miso. Vigorously stir until dissolved. Pour the contents of the bowl back in the soup.
• Never allow the soup to return to a boil once you’ve added the miso.
• Add scallions and wait for about 15 seconds. Take away from the heat. Serve into individual bowls.

Tips and Warnings

You can prepare the miso soup ahead of time and keep it up to 5 days in the fridge (a sealed container though will do the magic). Do not let miso soup boil, as this will decrease flavor and curdle. You might check also the authentic miso soup recipe, which happens to be very close.