Miso Soup Recipe

Miso Soup Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 4 cups dashi (Japanese soup stock) or vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons miso paste (white or red miso)
• 1 block (about 8 ounces) firm tofu, diced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into thin strips (optional)
• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (shiitake, enoki, or your choice)
• 1 cup spinach leaves, washed and chopped
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
• Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Dashi or Vegetable Broth:

   • If using dashi, prepare it according to the package instructions. Alternatively, heat vegetable broth in a pot.

2. Add Tofu and Mushrooms:

   • Add diced tofu and sliced mushrooms to the hot broth. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the tofu is heated through and the mushrooms are tender.

3. Dissolve Miso Paste:

   • In a small bowl, dissolve miso paste in a ladle or cup of the hot broth. Whisk until the miso is fully dissolved.

4. Add Miso to Soup:

   • Add the dissolved miso back into the soup pot. Be careful not to boil the soup after adding miso, as boiling may diminish its flavor. Stir gently to combine.

5. Season and Add Vegetables:

   • Add soy sauce and sesame oil (if using) to the soup. Toss in chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

6. Serve:

   • Ladle the miso soup into bowls. Garnish with sliced green onions and nori strips, if desired.

7. Optional Rice:

   • Serve the miso soup on its own or alongside a bowl of cooked rice if you prefer a heartier meal.

Enjoy your homemade miso soup, a comforting and nourishing dish in Japanese cuisine!

Useful properties:
Spices - reduce blood sugar levels.
Broth - helps strengthen joints.