Miso Soup

Serves: 4

Mohammad Wiegand

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

54

Spice

52

Sweetness

48

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

6 tbsps

Dark

2 tbsps

Light

Directions:

1

Wrap the block of tofu in 2 layers of paper towels and lay on a plate

2

Invert a second plate on top of the tofu and weigh down with a 28-ounce can

3

Leave for 20 minutes then cut the tofu into 1/4 to 1/2-inch cubes

4

Heat the dashi in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat

5

When the dashi reaches 100 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, ladle 1 cup into a small bowl

6

Add the miso, and whisk until smooth

7

Bring the remaining dashi to a bare simmer, approximately 10 minutes

8

Add the miso mixture and whisk to combine

9

Return to a slight simmer, being careful not to boil the mixture

10

Add the tofu and scallions and cook for another minute or until heated through

11

Remove from the heat, ladle into soup bowls and serve immediately