Lemony Miso Soup Recipe

Name: Lemony Miso Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 4 cups (1 L) water; 12 ounces (350 g) soft, medium, or firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch (1.2-cm) cubes (about 1/2 cups); 2 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup); 4-5 tablespoons white miso, depending on saltiness; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne (optional); 4 cups (1 L) water; 1-2 pieces wakame seaweed (cover with hot water, soak 10 minutes or until soft, and cut into 1-inch [2.5-cm] pieces) 1/2 pound (250 g) firm tofu (cut into 1/2-inch [1.2-cm] cubes); 2 thinly sliced green onions; 3 tablespoons white or dark miso

Servings: persons

4 cups (1 L) water
12 ounces (350 g) soft, medium, or firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch (1.2-cm) cubes (about 1/2 cups)
2 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
4-5 tablespoons white miso, depending on saltiness
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne (optional)
4 cups (1 L) water
1-2 pieces wakame seaweed (cover with hot water, soak 10 minutes or until soft, and cut into 1-inch [2.5-cm] pieces) 1/2 pound (250 g) firm tofu (cut into 1/2-inch [1.2-cm] cubes)
2 thinly sliced green onions
3 tablespoons white or dark miso

1
Put water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to boil.
2
Stir in tofu and green onions.
3
Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, 3 minutes.
4
Put miso in a small strainer, lower into soup, and push paste through strainer with a spoon until it dissolves.
5
Turn off heat.
6
Miso should not be boiled or overcooked because too much heat destroys its enzymatic properties.
7
Stir in cilantro and lemon juice.
8
Serve immediately.
9
For Japanese Miso Soup:
10
Follow method described for Lemony Miso Soup, adding wakame at the end.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups (1 L) water, 12 ounces (350 g) soft, medium, or firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch (1.2-cm) cubes (about 1/2 cups), 2 green onions, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup), 4-5 tablespoons white miso, depending on saltiness, and more.

Yes, Lemony Miso Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lemony Miso Soup

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