Miso Soup

Miso Soup

Updated November 4, 2026

Japanese soup with fermented soybean paste (miso), tofu, and seaweed. Everyday staple.

White miso is milder; red miso is stronger and saltier. Miso soup is served with nearly every Japanese meal.

Variations include clams, mushrooms, or vegetables.

Cook time
25 min
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  • Dashi stock
  • Miso paste (white or mixed)
  • Silken tofu, cubed
  • Dried wakame seaweed
  • Scallions, sliced thin

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