味噌汁 (Miso Soup)

A comforting and nutritious Japanese soup made with miso and dashi.

Ingredients

• 4 cups dashi stock
• 1/4 cup miso paste
• 1/2 block tofu
• 2 tbsp wakame seaweed
• 2 scallions

Method

1. Bring dashi to a simmer over medium heat.
2. Add tofu and wakame to the pot and heat through.
3. Reduce heat, mix a small amount of hot broth with miso paste.
4. Return the miso mixture to the pot and stir gently. Garnish with scallions.

Chef's tips

• Do not boil miso once added to preserve its flavor
• Use fresh tofu for better taste