Spring Miso Soup

Spring Miso Soup
  • Author: Jill Dupleix

This light and flavorful miso soup recipe is the perfect blend of umami and freshness. Fragrant asparagus and silken tofu complement the savory miso broth, creating a comforting and satisfying dish. Enjoy a bowl of this nourishing soup whenever you crave something warm and soothing.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 20g/¾oz instant dashi (Japanese stock) or 3 tsp good quality vegetable bouillon powder
  • 800ml/1½ pints boiling water
  • 4 asparagus
  • 2 tbsp white or red miso
  • 1 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 200g/7oz silken tofu

Instructions

  • Put the dashi or bouillon powder with the boiling water in a saucepan, and stir well.
  • Finely slice the asparagus on the diagonal and add to the pan. Simmer for three minutes.
  • Place the miso paste in a small bowl and add a ladleful of the hot broth, whisking with a small whisk to get rid of any lumps. When smooth, slowly pour the mixture back into the saucepan, whisking constantly.
  • Add the mirin, soy sauce and silken bean curd. Heat through gently, without boiling.
  • Serve in small lacquered soup bowls.

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Cook Time

10M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4