{"id":"recipe_852685b55f","slug":"miso-soup","title":"Miso Soup","description":"A classic, comforting Japanese staple made with a savory dashi broth, silky tofu, and nutrient-rich seaweed, finished with umami-packed fermented soybean paste.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":10},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 cups dashi stock","name":"Dashi Stock","quantity":950,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"kombu or katsuobushi based","group":"Soup Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"3-4 tbsp miso paste","name":"Miso Paste","quantity":60,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"paste","notes":"white (shiro) or red (aka) miso","group":"Flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 block silken tofu","name":"Silken Tofu","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"cubed","notes":"silken or soft variety","group":"Solid Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tbsp dried wakame","name":"Seaweed","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"dried","notes":"wakame variety","group":"Solid Ingredients","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 green onions, sliced","name":"Green onion","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"sliced","notes":"","group":"Garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Place the dried wakame seaweed in a small bowl with water and let it soak for about 5 minutes to rehydrate. Drain and set aside.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place the dried wakame seaweed","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a medium saucepan, bring the dashi stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat (approximately 194°F or 90°C).","group":"Cooking","title":"Bring the dashi stock","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Carefully add the cubed tofu and the rehydrated wakame to the simmering dashi. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.","group":"Cooking","title":"Carefully add the cubed tofu and the rehydrated wakame","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Ladle out about 1/2 cup of the warm dashi into a small bowl. Add the miso paste and whisk until completely smooth. Turn off the heat under the saucepan and stir the miso mixture back into the pot.","group":"Finishing","title":"Ladle out about 1/2 cup of the warm dashi","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Serve immediately in bowls, garnished with freshly sliced green onions.","group":"Serving","title":"Serve immediately in bowls, garnished","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Always dissolve the miso paste off the heat or at a very low simmer to preserve its delicate flavor and probiotic benefits. Do not let the soup reach a rolling boil once the miso is added.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["soup"],"cookingMethod":["simmer"],"equipment":["saucepan","whisk","small bowl","ladle"],"diet":["pescatarian","low_fat","low_carb","dairy_free"],"allergens":["soy","fish"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"bowl","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Dashi can be made 3 days in advance. Do not add miso until ready to serve."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Reheat very gently without boiling.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat on low heat just until warm; boiling will spoil the miso flavor."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_852685b55f%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=538ea795-fded-4aaf-b2d9-2764fe402e8f","imageAlt":"Miso Soup — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["japanese","umami","traditional","healthy","easy","soup"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Miso Soup","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:57:00.269Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:57:00.269Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_e2ae9b1de8","slug":"doenjang-jjigae-korean-soybean-paste-stew","title":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)","description":"A classic, savory, and deeply comforting Korean stew made with fermented soybean paste, fresh vegetables, and silken tofu.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["soup"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e2ae9b1de8%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35cff7fb-45a9-496f-9016-7db21223b71b","imageAlt":"Doenjang-jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","stew","doenjang","healthy","savory","comfort food"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":7,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_ec6288b434","slug":"hot-and-sour-soup","title":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯)","description":"A classic, comforting East Asian soup that perfectly balances the heat of white pepper with the tang of black vinegar, filled with textures of silky tofu, crunchy bamboo shoots, and earthy mushrooms.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":15,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":20},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["soup","appetizer"],"difficulty":"medium","diet":["high_protein","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ec6288b434%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=301700b3-26d4-40c1-83b4-7da8431b02a9","imageAlt":"Hot and Sour Soup (酸辣湯) — recipe cover","tags":["spicy","sour","healthy","warm","traditional","tofu","mushrooms"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":12,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_7151041d49","slug":"korean-soft-tofu-stew-sundubu-jjigae","title":"Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Sundubu-jjigae)","description":"A comforting, bubbling Korean stew made with silken tofu, savory aromatics, and a spicy chili oil base. 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