Trader Joe's Miso Soup Recipe

This Trader Joe’s Miso Soup is an easy and authentic recipe, which is made with silken tofu and miso paste. It’s the perfect 15-minute meal, ready in about 10 minutes.

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Trader Joe’s Miso Soup Ingredients

4 cups water
2 teaspoons dashi granules
3 tablespoons miso paste
1 (8 ounce) package silken tofu, diced
2 green onions, sliced diagonally into 1/2 inch pieces

How To Make Trader Joe’s Miso Soup

Make the dashi broth: In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water and dashi granules. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Dissolve the miso paste: Reduce the heat to medium so the broth is no longer boiling. Add the miso paste and whisk until it is completely dissolved.
Add tofu and onions: Gently stir in the diced silken tofu and the sliced green onions.
Simmer and serve: Let the soup simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to heat the tofu through. Do not let it boil again. Serve immediately.

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Recipe Tips

How to properly add miso paste? It’s very important that you do not boil the soup after adding the miso paste. Boiling can kill the beneficial probiotics in the miso and can also alter its delicate flavor.
What kind of miso is best? White miso (shiro miso) is the most common and has a mild, slightly sweet flavor, perfect for this classic soup. Yellow miso is slightly stronger, and red miso has a much deeper, saltier, and more pungent flavor.
Can I add other ingredients? Yes. A classic addition is a few tablespoons of rehydrated wakame seaweed, which you can add with the tofu. Thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms are also a delicious addition.
What are dashi granules? Dashi is a fundamental Japanese soup stock. The granules are a convenient, instant version. Most dashi is made with bonito (fish flakes), so check the ingredients for a vegetarian or vegan version if needed.

What To Serve With Miso Soup

Miso soup is a staple of Japanese cuisine and is perfect as a starter or part of a larger meal.

A bowl of steamed white rice
A side of edamame or a simple seaweed salad
Sushi, sashimi, or a piece of grilled fish like salmon
As part of a bento box lunch

How To Store Miso Soup

Refrigerate: Miso soup is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove, being careful not to let it boil. The texture of the tofu may change slightly.

Miso Soup Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 85 kcal
Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Protein: 6g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Is this soup vegan?

It depends on the dashi granules used. Most standard dashi is made with fish flakes (bonito). However, you can easily find vegan dashi made from kombu (kelp) and shiitake mushrooms to make this recipe completely vegan.

What is silken tofu?

Silken tofu has a very soft, delicate, and custard-like texture because it has a high water content. It’s perfect for miso soup because it’s soft and easy to eat with a spoon.

Why did my miso paste clump up?

To prevent clumping, you can place the miso paste in a small bowl and whisk it with a few tablespoons of the hot dashi broth to create a smooth slurry before adding it back into the main pot.

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