Classic Miso Soup
Light Japanese miso soup with tofu, wakame, and scallions. Comforting and savory at just 90 calories per bowl.
Classic Miso Soup has 90 calories per serving, with 7g protein, 8g carbs, 3g fat, and 2g fiber. Prep 5 min, cook 10 min.
Nutrition per serving
2 serving(s)
90
Calories
7g
Protein
14% DV
8g
Carbs
3% DV
3g
Fat
4% DV
* %DV based on a 2000 calorie diet
📊 90 calories per serving.
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard ingredient data and may vary with the brands and portions you use. How we calculate nutrition.
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
10 min
Servings
2
Est. Cost
$3.00
Classic Miso Soup
A soothing Japanese staple made with savory dashi, white miso, silken tofu, and wakame seaweed. It is a low-calorie, umami-rich bowl that pairs with any meal.
Ingredients
- 4 cups dashi stock
- 2 tbsp white miso paste
- 4 oz silken tofu, diced
- 1 tbsp dried wakame seaweed
- 2 tbsp scallions, sliced
Instructions
- Bring the dashi stock to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the dried wakame and let it hydrate for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the diced tofu and warm through for 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat so the miso stays alive.
- Whisk the miso paste in a small ladle of hot broth, then stir it back into the pot.
- Garnish with sliced scallions and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 7g |
| Carbs | 8g |
| Fat | 3g |
| Fiber | 2g |
Tips
- Never boil miso after adding it; high heat kills the beneficial probiotics and dulls the flavor.
- Dissolve miso in a ladle of broth first to prevent clumps.
Dietary tags
What do these tags mean?
- High protein
- ≥ 25g protein per serving.
- High fiber
- ≥ 8g fiber per serving.
- Meal prep
- Stores 3+ days in the fridge or is freezer-friendly with reheat instructions.
- Low calorie
- Under 300 calories per serving.
- No cook
- No heat source required — assemble and eat.
Definitions are consistent across the site. Nutrition values are estimates based on standard U.S. database values; actual results vary by brand and portion.
🧊 Storage & Reheat
Fridge
Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer
Freezer-friendly — store up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat
Microwave 700W for 60–90 seconds, or until steaming hot throughout.
Equipment
skillet
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