• 3 cups water
  • ½ cup miso
  • 2 quarters dashi
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons wakame seaweed or shredded nori
  • ½ block tofu, cut into cubes
  • Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • Salt to taste



If you are looking for a simple yet delicious miso soup recipe, you will find this page useful. Miso soup is a traditional Japanese dish that can be prepared within minutes. It is light and brothy which makes it a great appetizer. You can prepare this soup on wintry evenings for friends and family. If you wish to add more vegetables, you can put potatoes, daikon or carrots.

The directions are as follows:

Step 1 – In a medium saucepan, add water and bring it to slow simmer before adding the seaweed.
Step 2 – Allow the seaweed to simmer for at least 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 2 – Heat the dashi in a saucepan over medium heat.
Step 3 – Reduce heat and add the seaweed as well as rest of the ingredients.
Step 4 – Keep stirring the miso until it is dissolved properly.
Step 5 – Simmer slowly for 2 minutes before serving it hot.

This recipe makes 4 servings and takes approximately 40 minutes to prepare.