Low-Sodium Miso Soup with Tofu

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A comforting, umami-rich soup made with low-sodium miso paste and silken tofu for a healthy, satisfying meal. This Japanese-inspired soup recipe (low-sodium, vegan), ready in about 20 minutes, pairs low-sodium miso paste, water, silken tofu for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 95 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Japanese cuisine 95 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, gently heat 4 cups water over low heat until barely simmering (do not boil). Remove from heat and stir in 3 tbsp low-sodium miso paste until fully dissolved.
  2. Step 2: Add 14 oz cubed silken tofu and 1 tbsp rehydrated wakame seaweed to the miso broth. Simmer gently for 3 minutes to heat through without curdling.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp sesame oil and divide into bowls. Top with 3 thinly sliced green onions before serving.

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