Bowl of gluten-free miso soup with vegetables and tofu, rich in flavor.

Gluten-Free Miso Soup

ByOlivia Carter
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Why Make This Recipe

Easy Miso Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that fits perfectly into a gluten-free diet. It’s quick to prepare and can be enjoyed as a snack or a light meal. With its umami flavor and a warm, soothing broth, this soup is great for any time of the day. Plus, it’s packed with nutrients from the miso, tofu, and seaweed, making it a wholesome choice for everyone, including those with dietary restrictions.

How to Make Easy Miso Soup

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon hondashi powder
  • ¼ cup wakame seaweed (cut or broken into smaller ½ inch pieces)
  • 8 ounces tofu (drained and cut into ½ inch cubes or smaller)
  • 4 tablespoons gluten free miso paste (white, yellow, or red miso (You can also use regular, not gluten free miso paste as well))
  • 1 stalk green onion (thinly sliced (optional))

Directions:

  1. Heat the water to a boil and add the hondashi powder, wakame seaweed, and tofu cubes.
  2. Bring the soup back up to a boil, then reduce the heat to a high simmer. Let the soup simmer for about 3 minutes or until the wakame seaweed is rehydrated.
  3. Turn off the heat and use a strainer to dissolve the miso paste into the soup. If you don’t have a strainer, you can scoop out a small amount of soup to dissolve the miso paste, then add it back into the soup.
  4. Add the sliced green onions and serve the miso soup while hot and enjoy!

How to Serve Easy Miso Soup

Easy Miso Soup can be served in small bowls as an appetizer or in larger bowls as a meal. It’s great on its own or paired with rice and vegetables. You can also garnish it with extra green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation.

How to Store Easy Miso Soup

If you have leftover miso soup, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. To reheat, simply warm it on the stove or in the microwave. Note that the texture of the tofu may change slightly after being stored.

Tips to Make Easy Miso Soup

  1. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially the tofu and green onions.
  2. Experiment with different types of miso paste to find the flavor you like best.
  3. Adjust the amount of wakame and tofu based on your preference; add more for a heartier soup.
  4. Always dissolve the miso paste before adding it to the soup to ensure a smooth texture.

Variation

You can add different vegetables like mushrooms, spinach, or carrots to enhance the nutritional value and taste of the soup. Feel free to get creative and include any ingredients you love!

FAQs

1. Is miso soup healthy?
Yes! Miso soup is rich in probiotics from the fermented miso paste and contains nutrients from the tofu and seaweed, making it a healthy choice.

2. Can I make miso soup without tofu?
Absolutely! You can skip the tofu or replace it with other protein sources like chicken or shrimp if you prefer.

3. What can I use instead of hondashi powder?
If you don’t have hondashi, you can use vegetable broth or chicken broth as a base for the soup. Just adjust the seasoning accordingly.

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Easy Miso Soup

  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten-Free
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Description

A comforting and nutritious gluten-free miso soup that’s quick to prepare and packed with umami flavor.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon hondashi powder
  • ¼ cup wakame seaweed (cut or broken into smaller ½ inch pieces)
  • 8 ounces tofu (drained and cut into ½ inch cubes or smaller)
  • 4 tablespoons gluten free miso paste (white, yellow, or red)
  • 1 stalk green onion (thinly sliced, optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the water to a boil and add the hondashi powder, wakame seaweed, and tofu cubes.
  2. Bring the soup back up to a boil, then reduce the heat to a high simmer. Let the soup simmer for about 3 minutes or until the wakame seaweed is rehydrated.
  3. Turn off the heat and use a strainer to dissolve the miso paste into the soup.
  4. Add the sliced green onions and serve the miso soup while hot and enjoy!

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients. Experiment with different types of miso paste and adjust the wakame and tofu to your preference.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Japanese

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Hi, I’m Olivia Carter. I’m 41 years old, born in Nashville, Tennessee, and now living in Denver, Colorado, where the mountains are as much a part of my inspiration as the markets I shop from. My kitchen is my safe place it smells of herbs, wood smoke, and sometimes just-baked bread cooling on the counter.

I didn’t grow up with professional chefs around me just hardworking parents and a grandmother who believed that love always started with a pot on the stove. She taught me how to make biscuits without a recipe, how to know when cornbread is ready just by the sound it makes, and how to never waste a single vegetable from the garden. Those lessons stuck with me more than anything I ever read in a cookbook.

My path here wasn’t simple. I started as a server, sneaking glances into the kitchen whenever I could. Eventually, I found myself behind the line, sweating through long shifts, burning my fingers, and learning faster than I thought possible. Later, I studied culinary arts in New York, but I’ve always said the best training came from real kitchens, real mistakes, and real people who pushed me to keep going.

Today, my cooking is rooted in Southern tradition but shaped by everywhere I’ve traveled and everything I’ve tasted. I love the balance of smoky barbecue with bright citrus, the sweetness of honey paired with a kick of chili, and the way fresh herbs can lift even the simplest dish. Food, to me, is about contrast it should surprise you while still feeling like home.

I cook for people who want food that tells a story. I believe meals should connect us to memory, to family, to joy. It’s not about perfection or fancy plating it’s about sitting down, taking a bite, and feeling something.

If you’ve ever laughed around a messy kitchen table, licked barbecue sauce off your fingers, or found comfort in a bowl of soup on a hard day, then you already understand what my cooking is about. Welcome I can’t wait to share it with you.

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