Easy Japanese Miso Soup Recipe – A Comforting Classic
Light, soothing, and deeply savoury, miso soup is one of the most iconic dishes in Japanese home cooking. It’s simple, nourishing, and comes together in just minutes — yet delivers layers of umami flavour.
Using readily available Japanese ingredients from our Japanese collection or Japanese Cooking Essentials Gift Set such as miso paste, this recipe shows how easy it is to recreate proper miso soup at home. Just add your choice of tofu and vegetables.
Why You Must Try This Recipe
- Ready in under 10 minutes
- Uses a single core Japanese ingredient
- Light but deeply flavourful
- Customisable with tofu and greens
Ingredients (Serves 2)
From the Morueats Japanese Cooking Essentials Set:
- 1½–2 tbsp Miso Paste
Other ingredients:
- 100g Silken tofu, cubed
- 600ml water
- Vegetables: Spring onions, wakame, spinach, or pak choi (optional)
Method
- Heat the water: Gently bring to a simmer in a saucepan (do not boil).
- Dissolve the miso: Mix miso with a bit of hot water, then stir back into the pan.
- Add tofu and veg: Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
- Serve: Taste and serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- Never boil miso — it dulls the flavour
- Add mushrooms, wakame, or corn for variety
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