What is the total time to prepare this miso soup?

The total time to prepare this miso soup is 20 minutes.

Can I use homemade dashi instead of instant dashi?

Yes, you can use homemade dashi instead of the instant dashi packet.

What can I add to leftover miso soup to make a meal?

You can add dried wakame seaweed and an egg to leftover miso soup, then simmer until the egg is cooked.

Miso Soup

Name: Miso Soup
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: japanese
Ingredients: 1 packet instant Dashi (or homemade Dashi); 200 g soft tofu (can substitute with medium firm or firm tofu); 2 stalks green onions (chopped); 2 tablespoons miso paste; 1 tablespoon dried wakame seaweed (optional); 1 egg large (optional for leftover soup)

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Original video by JapaneseCooking101 on YouTube3:28

About this recipe

Miso soup is a classic Japanese dish known for its comforting flavors and simplicity. This version, presented by JapaneseCooking101, uses instant dashi for a quick and easy broth, making it accessible for home cooks.

The combination of soft tofu and green onions creates a deliciously warm soup that pairs well with any traditional Japanese meal. Plus, there's a clever tip for turning leftover miso soup into a hearty lunch.

Ingredient notes

You can substitute soft tofu with medium firm or firm tofu if preferred.
Dried wakame seaweed is optional and can be omitted if you don't have it.

Tips from JapaneseCooking101’s video

When preparing the dashi broth, make sure to reduce the heat to low before adding the miso paste to avoid boiling, which can affect the flavor.
Feel free to adjust the size of the tofu cubes to your liking, cutting them smaller or larger as desired.

Good to know

How many servings does this recipe make?: This recipe makes 4 servings.
What is the total time to prepare this miso soup?: The total time to prepare this miso soup is 20 minutes.
Can I use homemade dashi instead of instant dashi?: Yes, you can use homemade dashi instead of the instant dashi packet.
What can I add to leftover miso soup to make a meal?: You can add dried wakame seaweed and an egg to leftover miso soup, then simmer until the egg is cooked.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to JapaneseCooking101: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves 4 servingsTime 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 packet instant Dashi — or homemade Dashi
200 g soft tofu — can substitute with medium firm or firm tofu
2 stalks green onions — chopped
2 tablespoons miso paste
1 tablespoon dried wakame seaweed — optional
1 egg large — optional for leftover soup

Steps

1
Cut the tofu into half-inch cubes.
2
Chop the green onions.
3
Prepare the dashi broth by boiling water and adding the instant dashi packet.
4
Add the tofu pieces into the dashi broth and simmer.
5
Reduce the heat to low and dissolve the miso paste in the dashi, avoiding boiling.
6
Add the chopped green onions and remove from heat.
7
For leftover soup, add dried wakame and an egg, cover, and simmer until the egg is cooked.