Low Carb Miso Soup with Tofu
Delight in a warm and comforting bowl of Low Carb Miso Soup with Tofu, a quick and healthy Japanese-inspired dish perfect for any time of day. This light yet flavorful soup combines the deep umami of dashi broth, the nutty richness of miso paste, and the silky texture of firm tofu, punctuated by the subtle crunch of green onions and the delicate, mineral-infused wakame seaweed. Ready in just 25 minutes, this nourishing recipe is low in carbohydrates, making it an excellent choice for keto and low-carb lifestyles. Ideal as a starter or a light main course, this miso soup is a wholesome way to satisfy your cravings without sacrificing flavor, while offering a traditional taste of Japan to your table.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dashi powder
- 2 tablespoons red or white miso paste
- 7 ounces firm tofu
- 2 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon wakame seaweed
Directions
Step 1
1. Prepare the ingredients: Cut the firm tofu into small cubes (approximately 1/2 inch each). Slice the green onions thinly.
Step 2
2. Soak the wakame seaweed in a bowl of water for 5 minutes until it expands. Drain and set aside.
Step 3
3. In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.
Step 4
4. Add the dashi powder to the pot and stir until completely dissolved.
Step 5
5. Reduce the heat to low and add the miso paste. To avoid clumping, dissolve the paste in a ladle or small bowl of hot dashi broth before stirring it back into the soup.
Step 6
6. Gently stir in the cubed tofu. Let it warm through in the soup for about 2 minutes.
Step 7
7. Add the soaked wakame seaweed and allow the soup to simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
Step 8
8. Just before serving, garnish with sliced green onions.
Step 9
9. Serve hot and enjoy your comforting bowl of low carb miso soup with tofu.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1223.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 244.3 |
| Total Fat 11.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 1.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1977.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 17.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.0g | |
| Protein 26.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 400.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 463.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories