Simple miso soup is light, nourishing, and ready in minutes. Made with vegan dashi or vegetable broth, tofu, seaweed, and miso paste, this easy plant-based recipe brings comfort and a probiotic boost to any meal.
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Ingredients
- Water, 4 cups + 1 vegan dashi packet or vegetable broth, 4 cups
- Miso paste, 2-3 Tbsp
- Silken or firm tofu, 1 package cubed
- Nori or seaweed, handful, cut into strips
- Green onions, 2 thinly sliced
- Handful shiitake or cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, bring the vegan dashi + water or the vegetable broth to a gentle simmer. (Do not boil.)
- Add seaweed and mushrooms (if using), simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add tofu cubes and green onions. Warm gently for 1–2 minutes.
- Remove from heat. In a small bowl, whisk the miso paste with a ladle of hot broth until smooth, then stir back into the pot.
- Serve in a favorite bowl - enjoy!
What's in this meal?
Legumes · Veggies · Spices
Fiber: 5 - 6g
|Protein: 17 - 20g
|Plant variety: 3 - 4
Nutrition info is approximate and based on common whole food ingredients. It depends on your ingredient choices and add-ins, so use it as a general guide—not a strict count. Focus on variety, fiber, and flavor, not perfection.
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Why This Recipe Works
This simple miso soup is light, quick, and deeply nourishing. In under 15 minutes, you’ll have a warm, plant-based bowl made with miso paste, tofu, and seaweed. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, a warm, cozy breakfast, or a soothing way to reset your digestion.
Swap It + Smart Tips
- Swap tofu: Use edamame for extra bite or leave it out for a lighter broth.
- Swap seaweed: Stir in a handful of greens (like bok choy or spinach)
- Add: traditional 100% buckwheat soba noodles to make it a fuller meal.
Pro Tip
Always whisk the miso into a small bowl of hot broth off the heat — this preserves its probiotics.
Why It Matters
For You:
- Miso paste = probiotics + minerals.
- Tofu = plant protein + calcium.
- Seaweed = iodine + antioxidants.
Together = a gut-friendly, protein-rich, soothing bowl.
For the Planet:
- Plant-based broths and soy use far fewer resources than meat-based soups.
- Seaweed is a low-impact, regenerative crop that even absorbs carbon as it grows.
- Every plant-powered swap helps shrink your footprint while boosting nourishment.
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