Traditional Miso Soup (Authentic Japanese Method)

Ingredients

• Dash i stock:Kombu andbonito flakesstock is the backbone of miso soup. You can pick them up at large Asian groceries. For weeknights, I recommend usingtea-bag style dash i packet.Instant dash i granulesare acceptable. If you want your miso soup to be plant based, you can makevegan dash iwith kombu and dried shiitake (less smoky hints, a touch earthier).
• Miso Paste:I recommend using balancedyellow misoif you’re making miso soup for the first time. Check out your local large supermarkets, Asian groceries, oronline.
• Ingredients:I use tofu, dried wakame seaweed, aburaage (fried tofu pouches), andJapanese leekfor my recipe. I will explain more alternative ideas in the next section!

Instructions

1. What is it? Authentic homemade miso soup with handcrafted dashi.
2. Flavor profile: Umami rich, Clean, Comforting
3. Why you’ll love this recipe: You’ll master the timeless base of miso soup, then customize it into your own creations.
4. Must haves: Miso paste, Kombu, Bonito Flakes
5. Skill Level: Easy
6. Suitable for Meal Prep? Yes!