Quick Miso Soup with Tofu Cubes
Simmer water with miso paste, add cubed tofu and sliced green onions for a soothing Japanese broth in under 10 minutes.
Total
10 min
Prep
3 min
Cook
7 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 200 grams firm tofu
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce(optional)
Instructions
- 1
1. Bring the water to a gentle simmer in a small pot (about 2 minutes).
- 2
2. Dissolve the miso paste in the hot water, stirring until fully incorporated (1 minute).
- 3
3. Add the cubed tofu and sliced green onions; simmer for 4‑5 minutes until the tofu is heated through.
- 4
4. Taste and optionally add a splash of soy sauce for extra umami, then serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
90
5% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
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