15-Minute Miso Soup with Greens and Tofu (2024)

FAQs

Is instant tofu miso soup healthy? ›

Nutritious, delicious and convenient: traditional miso soup is enjoyed round the clock in Japan - for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Packed with nutrients and proteins, Kikkoman Tofu Miso Soup is the perfect instant meal solution for any time when hunger strikes.

Miso soup is low calorie, low fat, and high in nutrient content, so it is safe to eat daily. However, it does have a high salt content. So, those on blood thinning medication or who have heart problems (including high blood pressure and heart disease) may want to limit their consumption of miso soup.

To make miso soup, you first need to rehydrate the dried wakame using warm water. Add the dried wakame to the water and leave it to rehydrate while you prepare the rest of the ingredients. You also need to drain your block of tofu before chopping it up into bite-sized cubes.

For this recipe you can use whatever kind of tofu you desire, from silken to extra firm. Silken tofu will give the soup a smooth feel while firm tofu will give the soup more texture and chew. Whatever tofu you choose, this Tofu Miso Soup serves up a comforting flavor from the mushrooms, greens, and miso.

Is miso soup actually good for you? Miso soup contains several beneficial vitamins, minerals, and components that may improve your gut and heart health and may lower your risk of cancer. If you are on a low-salt diet, read the label on packaged miso soup to choose one that's low in sodium.

The consumption of miso has also been reported to exert health effects, such as fat suppression [9], anti-inflammation [10] and stroke prevention [11].

Another brown seaweed used in Miso soup

In Japan, we make the stock for the miso soup using kombu (kelp), which is another type of brown seaweed. By using two types of brown seaweed, it helps to prevent high blood pressure even more!

Miso soup, with its umami-rich miso paste and the subtle creaminess of tofu, creates a harmonious blend of flavors. Each spoonful brings comfort and satisfaction to your palate, in the comfort of your own home.

If you like to keep the leftover, let your miso soup cool to room temperature (up to 4 hours; any longer and it will spoil) and then refrigerate. You can keep it for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. You can freeze miso soup for up to 2 weeks.

Choosing miso paste for miso soup

I recommend making this recipe with white miso, also called shiro miso. It's fermented for less time than darker types of miso, such as red miso, and has a milder, sweeter flavor that works well with this miso to dashi ratio.

Can you eat tofu raw? ›

How to safely eat raw tofu. While tofu comes in a variety of textures — silken, firm, and extra firm — technically any of them can be eaten raw. Before enjoying raw tofu, drain off any excess liquid from the packaging. It's also important to store tofu properly to prevent germs from growing on any unused portions.

Firm and extra-firm tofu are dense and solid and hold up well in stir-frys, soups or on the grill. Soft tofu is good for soups and making dips or spreads, where a smoother texture is desirable and the recipe calls for blending, mashing or puréeing.

Miso soup can be beneficial for weight loss due to its low calorie content and high protein levels. In addition to aiding in weight management, miso soup also provides several other health benefits. One of the main benefits of fermented foods like miso is their positive impact on gut health.

Many instant soups are made as health foods and are made to become a healthy part of your diet. That said, there are many instant soups that are not healthy. Some brands contain a high amount of sodium. While a pack or two of these noodles won't harm you, having them on a regular basis can have negative effects.

Yes. Tofu soup is healthy as it contains many nutrients, vitamins, and vegetables.