Name: Simple Miso Soup with Green Onions
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp miso paste; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup firm tofu, cubed; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup baby spinach; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 sheet nori, cut into strips (optional); 1/2 tsp grated ginger

Simple Miso Soup with Green Onions

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This comforting miso soup is a celebration of umami, featuring the rich, savory depth of miso paste paired with the fresh bite of green onions. Shiitake mushrooms and tofu add texture and substance, while a hint of ginger brings gentle warmth. The baby spinach wilts delicately into the broth, and a drizzle of sesame oil finishes the soup with a nutty aroma. Quick to prepare and deeply satisfying, this soup is perfect for a light dinner or a nourishing lunch, making the most of your miso paste and green onions.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, heat the water over medium heat until steaming but not boiling.
Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and grated ginger. Simmer for 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
In a small bowl, mix the miso paste with a ladle of the hot water to dissolve, then stir the mixture back into the pot.
Add the cubed tofu, soy sauce, and baby spinach. Simmer gently for another 2-3 minutes, just until the spinach wilts.
Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with green onions and nori strips (if using). Serve hot.