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Miso Soup

Japanese restaurants often come up with signature garnishes for their miso soups. This recipe includes great suggestions you can make on your own

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April 8th, 2012

Photography by Michael AlberstatFood styling by Sue HendersonProp styling by Jane Hardin

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Servings
8
Prep Time
3 minutes
Cook Time
35 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1 6- x 3-inch piece kombu
  • 8 Cups cold water
  • 3 Cups bonito flakes
  • 3 tablespoons miso paste
  • 1 Cup soy sauce
  • 1 Cup semi-firm tofu, cubed
    • Directions
  • 1.

    Place kombu* in pot with 3 cups cold water and bring to a simmer. Simmer until kombu is tender.

  • 2.

    Add bonito** flakes and remaining water. Simmer for 3 minutes.

  • 3.

    Remove kombu. Julienne for garnish.

  • 4.

    Remove pot from heat and allow bonito flakes to infuse for 30 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.

  • 5.

    Add miso paste and soy sauce.

  • 6.

    Place 2 tablespoons cubed tofu in each bowl and a little julienned kombu.

  • 7.

    Gently heat miso soup and pour over.

    • Nutrients Per Serving
    Nutrients per serving: 47 calories, 3.3 g protein, .6 g fat, 8.1 g carbs, 1.2 g fibre. Good source of magnesium.
    Miso Soup
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