Easy Miso Soup With Vegetables & Tofu

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A light, umami-rich broth featuring fresh corn, tender chard, and silken tofu
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This simple yet satisfying miso soup is a perfect example of how a few fresh ingredients can create a deeply flavorful meal. The base of clear water is transformed by white or red miso paste, providing a savory, fermented depth that warms the soul. Sweet corn kernels add a pleasant pop of texture and natural sweetness, while chopped chard leaves wilt gently to provide earthy notes and vibrant color. Silken tofu cubes melt in your mouth, offering a protein-rich bite that complements the delicate broth. Garnished with minced green onions, this soup is light enough for a quick lunch but comforting enough for a cold evening dinner. It’s vegan, vegetarian, and incredibly easy to whip up in under thirty minutes, making it a reliable staple for weeknight meals.

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Easy Miso Soup With Vegetables & Tofu

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 43.0

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This simple yet satisfying miso soup is a perfect example of how a few fresh ingredients can create a deeply flavorful meal. The base of clear water is transformed by white or red miso paste, providing a savory, fermented depth that warms the soul. Sweet corn kernels add a pleasant pop of texture and natural sweetness, while chopped chard leaves wilt gently to provide earthy notes and vibrant color. Silken tofu cubes melt in your mouth, offering a protein-rich bite that complements the delicate broth. Garnished with minced green onions, this soup is light enough for a quick lunch but comforting enough for a cold evening dinner. It&# 226;ÂÂs vegan, vegetarian, and incredibly easy to whip up in under thirty minutes, making it a reliable staple for weeknight meals.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cut the kernels off the corn cobs, yielding about 2 cups of kernels.
  2. Cut 4 oz of firm or soft tofu into 1/2-inch cubes.
  3. Pour 4 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, add the corn kernels, chopped chard leaves, and tofu cubes to the pot.
  5. Reduce heat slightly and simmer for 5 minutes until the chard is wilted and corn is tender.
  6. Ladle out 1/4 cup of the hot broth into a small bowl.
  7. Add 2 tablespoons of miso paste to the bowl and stir vigorously until completely dissolved.
  8. Stir the dissolved miso mixture back into the soup pot.
  9. Lower the heat and simmer gently for 1 to 2 minutes longer; do not boil vigorously after adding miso.
  10. Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with minced green onions, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 43.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.7g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7.5mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g4%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 1.6g
Protein 1.7g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: miso soup, vegan soup, vegetarian, tofu recipe, chard, corn soup, quick dinner, healthy, umami, comfort food, easy cooking, plant-based, broth, green onions, light meal
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