Classic Miso Soup with Silken Tofu

Miso soup is a beloved kitchen staple in Japan, enjoyed at any time of day—whether as a comforting start to the morning, a light lunch accompaniment, or a satisfying addition to dinner.

Different regions have their own unique styles, but we’re sharing a plant-based take on the most well-known and classic version, bringing the warmth and umami of this iconic dish to your table.

Serves 2-3
Preparation time - 5 mins
Cooking time - 10 mins

Ingredients

For the Dashi (stock)

• 1ltr water
• 5cm strip of Clearspring Japanese Hokkaido Kombu
• 1 dried Clearspring Organic Japanese Shiitake Mushroom

For the Soup

• 2-3 tbsp Clearspring Organic Japanese Barley or Brown Rice Miso to taste
• 1 tbsp Clearspring Japanese Wakame Flakes
• 1 pack Clearspring Organic Japanese Silken Tofu
• 1 finely chopped spring onion

Method

For best results with the stock, soak the Kombu and Shiitake overnight in the fridge, but if you don't have time, the method below will work too.

1. Combine 1L of cold water, a 5cm strip of Kombu, and 1 dried Shiitake Mushroom in a pot, then bring to a gentle boil.
2. Remove the Kombu and Shiitake Mushroom. Discard the Kombu and slice the Shiitake Mushroom into thin strips, discarding the stem.
3. Add Wakame Flakes, cubed Tofu, chopped spring onions, and sliced Shiitake to the stock and simmer for 5-10 mins.
4. Turn off the heat and leave for 5 mins. This is important so that the live cultures in the miso are not destroyed.
5. Use a small amount of stock to dissolve 2-3 tbsp of Barley Miso in a small bowl, then stir it back into the soup.*
6. Serve and enjoy warm.

 *There are many ways of adding miso to your soup. Here are some other methods:

1. Place the miso in a small sieve and mix it into your pot using a spoon or chopsticks. This filters out the barley grains if you prefer a smoother soup.
2. Ladle the miso into your pot and mix the paste on the ladle with a spoon or chopsticks.

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