Surprising Authentic Japanese Miso Soup with Tofu and Wakame

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A comforting bowl of miso soup that surprises with its depth of flavor, featuring fresh tofu, wakame, and a rich miso base. This Japanese-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs dashi stock, miso paste, firm tofu for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 80 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 80 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups dashi stock to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, being careful not to boil.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 3 tbsp miso paste until fully dissolved, then add 1/2 block cubed firm tofu and 1 tbsp rehydrated wakame seaweed. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp mirin and 2 sliced green onions. Let sit for 1 minute to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Step 4: Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra green onions.

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