Honjozo-Style Miso Soup with Tofu & Wakame
A perfectly balanced Japanese miso soup honoring the traditional honjozo brewing method, featuring delicate tofu and oceanic wakame. This japanese-inspired soups ready in about 25 minutes pairs white miso paste, rehydrated wakame seaweed, thinly sliced green onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 110 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (960ml), homemade or high-quality powder dashi stock
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 1 block (14 oz / 400g), cubed 1/2 inch firm tofu
- 1 tbsp, rehydrated wakame seaweed
- 2, thinly sliced green onions
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil. Divide into bowls, top with sliced green onions, and serve immediately while hot.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Honjozo-Style Miso Soup with Tofu & Wakame take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Honjozo-Style Miso Soup with Tofu & Wakame?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep white miso paste from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Honjozo-Style Miso Soup with Tofu & Wakame?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Honjozo-Style Miso Soup with Tofu & Wakame for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Honjozo-Style Miso Soup with Tofu & Wakame?
Japanese soups like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
