JapaneseEasy

Miso Soup

Name: Miso Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 cups Dashi stock; 2 tbsp Miso paste; 100g cubed Silken tofu; 1 tbsp dried Wakame seaweed; 1 sliced Green onion

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

15 min

Servings

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Bring dashi stock to a gentle simmer (do not boil).
2
Soak wakame in water for 5 minutes, drain.
3
Add tofu cubes and wakame to the stock.
4
Remove a ladle of broth, dissolve miso paste in it, then add back to pot.
5
Serve immediately topped with sliced green onion. Never boil after adding miso.

*Pro Tips

1
Use white miso for milder flavor
2
Add mushrooms for umami
3
Make dashi from scratch with kombu and bonito for best taste

Why It's Diabetic-Friendly

Very low GI. Fermented miso supports gut health which improves insulin sensitivity. High protein from tofu.

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