True Kyoto Miso Soup with Dashi
A refined miso soup made with genuine dashi stock and traditional miso paste, delivering umami depth without overpowering the delicate broth. This japanese-inspired soups ready in about 45 minutes pairs Kombu, Katsuobushi, White miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 120 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 2 oz Kombu
- 1 oz Katsuobushi
- 3 tbsp White miso paste
- 4 oz Shiitake mushrooms
- 2 oz Daikon radish
- 1/4 cup Scallions
Instructions
- Step 1: Place 2 oz kombu in 4 cups cold water in a pot; let soak 30 minutes. Add 1 oz katsuobushi, bring to just under a simmer (160°F/71°C), then immediately remove from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot.
- Step 2: Thinly slice 2 oz daikon and 4 oz shiitake mushrooms; add to the strained dashi. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Step 3: Remove pot from heat. Stir in 3 tbsp white miso paste until fully dissolved (do not boil). Thinly slice 1/4 cup scallions and sprinkle over soup just before serving to preserve freshness.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does True Kyoto Miso Soup with Dashi take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (20 min prep + 25 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 True Kyoto Miso Soup with Dashi?
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 kombu from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in True Kyoto Miso Soup with Dashi?
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 True Kyoto Miso Soup with Dashi for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 True Kyoto Miso Soup with Dashi?
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
- ★★★★★
I've tried many soups recipes and this is hands down the best.
- ★★★★★
Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
- ★★★★★
Swapped butter for olive oil to keep it lighter. Still delicious.
