Warm, savoury and full of umami, this Easy Japanese Miso Soup Recipe is ready in just a few minutes. Simply combine Yutaka Miso Soup Paste or Yutaka Instant Miso Soup with hot water, then add tofu, spring onion or your favourite toppings.
Perfect as a light meal, warming snack or side dish to a Japanese meal, this quick miso soup is an easy way to enjoy one of Japan’s most familiar and comforting dishes at home. Customise it with tofu, wakame seaweed, mushrooms or seasonal vegetables for an even more satisfying bowl.
材料
Miso Suop
- 1 sachetYutaka Miso Soup Paste
Optional
- Yutaka Silken Tofu
- Some chopped spring onion
- Any other toppings you like
調理手順
- Put one sachet of Yutaka Miso Soup Paste into a cup or bowl.
- Pour over 160ml boiling water and stir well.
- Add some diced tofu, chopped spring onion or any other toppings you like.
ポイント
Start with around 160ml of boiling water for a rich and savoury miso soup. Add a little more water if you prefer a lighter, milder flavour. Yutaka Classic Miso Soup Paste can be prepared with approximately 160–200ml of boiling water.
2. Add tofu for extra texture
Dice silken tofu into small cubes and gently add it to the prepared miso soup. Soft tofu works particularly well because its smooth texture complements the savoury miso broth.
3. Try different Japanese toppings
Spring onion is a simple classic, but you can also add rehydrated wakame seaweed, mushrooms, spinach or other vegetables. This makes instant miso soup an easy base for creating a more substantial bowl.
4. Serve the soup straight away
Miso soup is best enjoyed warm soon after preparation. Add delicate toppings such as spring onion just before serving to keep them fresh.
FAQ
Q.What is Japanese miso soup?
A.Japanese miso soup is a traditional savoury soup made with miso, a fermented soybean seasoning, usually combined with dashi or another flavourful broth. Common toppings include tofu, wakame seaweed and spring onion. This easy recipe uses Yutaka Miso Soup Paste or Instant Miso Soup, making it possible to prepare a bowl of Japanese miso soup in just a few minutes.
Q.What can I add to Japanese miso soup?
A.You can add tofu, wakame seaweed, spring onion, mushrooms, spinach and other vegetables to Japanese miso soup. For a quick and simple version, diced silken tofu and finely chopped spring onion are ideal. You can also vary the toppings depending on the season or turn the soup into a more filling light meal.
Q.Is Japanese miso soup vegan?
A.Miso itself can be vegan, but not all Japanese miso soups are vegan because some contain fish-based dashi. For example, Yutaka Classic Miso Soup Paste contains skipjack tuna powder, so this particular version is not suitable for vegans. If you want to make vegan miso soup, choose a plant-based instant miso soup or use miso with kombu or shiitake dashi instead.
