Miso Soup with Tofu

Nutrition per serving (estimate)

Why we like it

Miso is a fermented soybean paste that gives the broth a deep savory flavor with almost no effort. Silken tofu adds plant protein and a soft texture, and seaweed adds a light taste of the sea.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 500ml water
• 100g silken tofu
• 2 sheets nori (seaweed) or 1 tbsp dried wakame
• 2 scallions
• 1 tsp soy sauce

Method

1. Bring water to a simmer — do NOT boil once the miso is in, as boiling dulls its flavor.
2. Soak wakame in cold water 5 minutes until expanded, then drain.
3. Cut tofu into small cubes.
4. Place miso paste in a ladle or small bowl. Add a spoonful of warm water and stir until dissolved.
5. Add dissolved miso, tofu and seaweed to the warm water.
6. Heat gently for 2-3 minutes until tofu is warmed through.
7. Pour into bowls. Top with sliced scallions.
8. Serve immediately.