How to Make Miso Soup

**How to Make Miso Soup** Miso soup is a quintessential Japanese dish, cherished for its simplicity, flavor, and nutritional benefits. It is made with a base of dashi broth and miso paste, combined with tofu, seaweed, and other ingredients. Here's how to prepare this comforting soup. ### Ingredients: - 4 cups dashi (Japanese soup stock) - 2-3 tablespoons miso paste (white, yellow, or red, depending on your preference) - 1/2 cup cubed tofu (firm or silken) - 1/4 cup wakame (dried seaweed), soaked in water for 5 minutes - 2 green onions, thinly sliced ### Instructions: 1. **Prepare the Dashi:** Start by making dashi, the traditional Japanese soup stock. You can use instant dashi granules dissolved in water or prepare it fresh by simmering kombu (dried kelp) and katsuobushi (bonito flakes). Bring the dashi to a gentle simmer in a pot. 2. **Add Tofu and Wakame:** Cut the tofu into small cubes and add them to the simmering dashi. Drain the soaked wakame and stir it into the pot. Let it simmer for a few minutes. 3. **Incorporate Miso Paste:** Turn off the heat to prevent the miso paste from boiling, which can affect its flavor and nutrients. Scoop a small amount of hot dashi into a bowl, add the miso paste, and whisk until smooth. Stir the mixture back into the pot.