Can I use firm tofu instead of soft?

Yes, but soft or silken tofu gives you that authentic, melt-in-your-mouth texture you'd find in Japanese restaurants. Firm tofu works but will be chewier.

What if my soup tastes too salty?

Add more water or vegetable broth to dilute it, then adjust with a bit more miso if needed. Start with less miso than the recipe calls for and add to taste.

Can I freeze miso soup?

Freezing isn't recommended because the tofu texture changes dramatically and becomes spongy. Make only what you'll eat within 3 days.

Easy Miso Soup Without Dashi Recipe (Perfect in 15 Minutes!)

Name: Miso soup without dashi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 2 cups vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons miso paste (white or red); 2 cups soft tofu, cubed; 2 tablespoons green onions, very thinly sliced; 1 sheet nori (dried seaweed), torn into small pieces; Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake, button, or your choice)

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This homemade miso soup recipe without dashi is a delightful recipe that’ll warm your soul. It’s so simple you can make it anytime and all ingredients are easy to find. Kid-friendly and healthy.

Author: Sarah Mae Carter
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: Soup
Method: Simmer
Cuisine: Japanese
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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2 cups water
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons miso paste (white or red)
2 cups soft tofu, cubed
2 tablespoons green onions, very thinly sliced
1 sheet nori (dried seaweed), torn into small pieces
Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms (shiitake, button, or your choice)

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Instructions

Cube tofu into 1/2-inch pieces, slice green onions thinly, and prepare mushrooms if using.
In small bowl, mix miso paste with 1/4 cup warm water to create smooth paste without clumps.
In pot, bring water and vegetable broth to gentle boil over medium heat.
Once broth is bubbling, add tofu cubes and mushrooms if using. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low. Do not boil miso paste to preserve probiotics and flavor.
Take ladleful of hot broth and mix into miso paste until smooth and creamy. Gradually pour back into pot, stirring gently to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and add torn nori pieces.

Notes

Do not boil miso paste after adding. High heat destroys beneficial probiotics and creates bitter flavor.
White miso is mild and sweet, red miso is bolder and saltier.
Can add dried kombu or bonito flakes if available for more authentic flavor.
Store leftovers in glass container in refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat gently without boiling.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Fat: 4 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 9 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

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