Easy Tofu Miso Soup
Sometimes I let the husband cook. It always brings me a bit of anxiety because I never know what he is going to come up with. His latest thing is to zero in on something I enjoyed at a restaurant and try to recreate it at home, especially if its Asian food.
There is this small sushi house we really enjoy and I adore their miso soup. Husband decided to find a recipe and make some for me. The recipe we tested has a small amount of tofu in it, so I purchased organic.
One thing husband didn’t know was that he had to drain the tofu. So, I showed him how to do that by placing a towel on the plate, placing the blog of tofu on top of that, adding another towel, another plate and then I sat my cast iron skillet on top of the tofu plate sandwich. After a little while we swapped out the towels. It doesn’t take long.
I should have had him fry up the tofu before placing it in the soup. Note to self for next time. The tofu got a little squishy and that didn’t settle too well with me. I have texture issues with food.
Also, I’ll have him put less tofu in. For our pan he put 1/2 the block of tofu (cubed) in the pot and it ended up being just too much tofu for me.
It tasted pretty good. The soup I eat at the sushi house doesn’t have tofu in it. Just broth and scallions.
I’m not complaining. I am excited to be able to try it again.
We did use Minute Miso by Hikari Miso. Sorry, just wasn’t up for boiling fish heads today! 😉
Easy Tofu Miso Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 package 7 oz of firm organic tofu
- 1 green onion sliced
- dash of salt
- dash of pepper
- 2 TBSP soy sauce
- 3 TBSP Minute Miso
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil.
- Squeeze excess water out of tofu and dice.
- Add Minute Miso to boiling water.
- Add sliced green onion and diced tofu.
- Heat for 3-5 minutes and serve.
Mmm miso soup is one of my favorite comfort foods and something I crave when I don’t feel well. I’ll take this instead of chicken noodle please.
It is quickly becoming my favorite. Now that I have a bottle of this ‘instant miso’ stuff I can make it anytime!
I’ve never had this soup before. I’ll have try it! Thanks for linking up with the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board!
Let me know how it works out for you!
I think my daughter who is a vegetarian would just love this. I’ll have to share this recipe with her.
I’m not sure how I feel about tofu to be honest, but if it was disguised in soup, I think I could handle it 🙂
Just close your eyes. lol
This looks really good. I’ve never made tofu myself. I like that you added those tips.
I would love to give this soup a try! I’ve never had tofu before.
I really enjoy miso soup. I’ve never attempted to make it myself (maybe now is the time??)
That easy? I always wondered how we can make a miso soup. Thank you for the recipe
I love miso soup at restaurants but have never tried to make it myself. I should, so I don’t have to grab takeout whenever I want some!
I am going to have to try this. My youngest daughter has decided that she wants to be a vegetarian so this soup is right up her alley.
This look delicious! I have been looking for new tofu recipes!
This looks really yummy! I haven’t ever tried tofu before and I thibk this would be a great way to first try! Looks so good!
I heart miso soup – I always have to get it in a sushi restaurant. I’ve thought about making my own, since I often buy tofu, but haven’t tried it yet. This is a good inspiration!
I love to be able to recreate a recipe that I had at a restaurant.
I’ve never tried Tofu in soup. I bet I’d like it though, it sounds great.
Pinning! This is the only time I’ve liked tofu (in miso soup). I love how simple this recipe is.
I have never tried tofu before lol this looks realy good though!
I’ve only had this in restaurants. Will have to try your recipe!
Ok – this does sound like I would love tofu miso soup and easy makes it even better – I don’t believe I’ve had this before – I did save the recipe to try! Thank you 🙂
We love Tofu but I only recently started using it. I love using it in recipes and you are right… you have to drain it properly. The recipe looks delicious.
Ohh I definitely would give this a try sometime. Seems easy and interesting to make.
Wow, I’m not a giant tofu person… but this looks VERY cool. I would try it for sure!
I wonder if my friend Kiki would like this recipe. She’s recently learned that her milk allergy is so awful she can hardly eat anything. I bet this would help her have one more recipe in her collection. Thanks for sharing.