Basic Miso Soup

30 minutes or fewer A powerhouse ingredient such as deeply flavored red miso paste (instead of the milder white or yellow varieties) is the key to this super-easy soup. Just don’t boil it—boiling brings out a bitter taste in miso and kills the healthful probiotic enzymes that…

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30 minutes or fewer


A powerhouse ingredient such as deeply flavored red miso paste (instead of the milder white or yellow varieties) is the key to this super-easy soup. Just don’t boil it—boiling brings out a bitter taste in miso and kills the healthful probiotic enzymes that are so good for you.

Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup cubed firm tofu
  • 1/4 cup chopped winter greens (such as spinach or chard)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 Tbs. red miso paste, or to taste

Preparation

Simmer broth in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add tofu, greens and green onions, reduce heat to medium, and cook about 5 minutes, or until greens are just wilted.

Stir in miso, and barely simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

  • Calories 14
  • Carbohydrate Content 3 g
  • Cholesterol Content 0 mg
  • Fat Content 0 g
  • Fiber Content 0 g
  • Protein Content 0.5 g
  • Saturated Fat Content 0 g
  • Sodium Content 380 mg
  • Sugar Content 1 g