11 Best Miso Soup Recipes to Wet Your Appetite

Name: Umami-Rich Vegetable Miso Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 28 min
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 8 grams kombu; 1/2 cup bonito flakes; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/2 daikon radish, peeled and cut into thin strips; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thin strips; 1/2 cup firm tofu, cubed; 2 scallions, sliced; 1 tsp mirin; 2 tsp soy sauce; 4 dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated in hot water and thinly sliced; 2 inches ginger, peeled and cut into matchsticks; 1/4 cup miso paste

FEBRUARY 07, 2023

MISO SOUP

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Miso soup is one of the most essential components of traditional Japanese cuisine. It's a delicate, flavor-packed soup made with miso paste, dashi, and any number of other ingredients, ranging from tofu to seaweed. It's light yet hearty, and can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or even a main course. If you're looking for the best miso soup recipes, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up 11 of our favorite miso soup recipes from our favorite chefs and food bloggers. From classic miso soup recipes to more unique takes, we have something for everyone. We promise these miso soup recipes will make you say, "Itadakimasu!"

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Spicy Kimchi Miso Soup

If you like your soup extra spicy, add a bit more gochujang or even a bit of the kimchi juice for an additional kick.

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Leite's Culinaria

Vegan Miso Soup

This vegan miso soup recipe is made with tofu, wakame seaweed, and scallions. Tastes like traditional Japanese miso soup but contains no dashi.

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45 min

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Healthy Kitchen 101

Miso Soup Recipe

This miso soup recipe will give you a nourishing soup that’s easy to eat, quick to make, and can be added to everyone's daily eating routines. Nothing better than homemade!

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25 min

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Loaded Miso Soup Recipe

A healthy delicious freezer friendly version of miso soup.

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50 min

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Recipes.net

Crockpot Miso Soup Recipe

A rich, flavorful miso-based soup with vegetables and tofu cooked to perfection.

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8 hr 40 min

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Turnip The Oven

Miso Soup with Vegetables

This is a hearty, main course miso soup chock full of vegetables. To make it even more of a meal, add 1/2 pound cooked udon or soba noodles, or 1 1/2 cups cooked rice.

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Umami-Rich Vegetable Miso Soup

An umami-packed, gluten-free miso soup full of vegetables and tofu, ready in just 20 minutes. The homemade dashi stock and mixture of seasonings create a depth of flavor that will delight your tastebuds.

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28 min

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206

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$3.68

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Ingredients

13 INGREDIENTS

4 SERVINGS

6 cups water

1/4 g kombu

1/2 cup bonito flakes

1 tsp toasted sesame oil

1/2 whole daikon radish

peeled and cut into thin strips

2 whole carrots

peeled and cut into thin strips

4 whole dried shiitake mushrooms

rehydrated in hot water and thinly sliced

2 in fresh ginger

peeled and cut into matchsticks

1/4 cup miso paste

Directions

5 STEPS

In a large pot, combine water and kombu, and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, then remove the kombu.

Add bonito flakes to the pot, return to a simmer for 3 minutes, then strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer. Discard bonito flakes.

Return the strained dashi stock to the pot and whisk in miso paste and toasted sesame oil.

Bring to a boil over medium heat, then add tofu, daikon, carrots, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, and mirin. Cook for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Serve hot, garnished with scallions and matchstick ginger.

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The Woks of Life

Superfood Miso Soup

This Superfood miso soup uses a homemade dashi stock made with dried kombu , shiitake mushrooms, and bonito flakes. Add soft tofu, lots of healthy spinach, scallions, and miso results in a much heartier miso soup than your favorite Japanese restaurant or sushi place.

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Food and Wine

Miso Soup with Shrimp and Tofu

No soup is quicker to prepare than miso; just whisk miso paste into water. By adding shrimp, tofu and greens, it can double as a complete and light meal. Feel free to use leftover chicken or roast pork in place of the shrimp. More Fast Soups

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