Miso Soup

By Adrianna Bautista

HistoryMiso soup is a staple dish in Japan, whish is believed that it was introduced by the Chinese Buddhist. Miso soup was initially only eaten by Buddhist monks and nobles and was considered a luxury food; however, it later became part of the daily diet for the Japanese people. In Japan, it is not uncommon to consume miso soup in every meal (including breakfast). Not to mention, miso soup is said to have high numbers of protein, minerals, dietary fibers, and probiotics.Personally, I chose this recipe since I enjoy making soups for my daughter and this was the first time I had tasted or cooked a different style of soup form a different culture.

Ingredients 4C Water 2T Dashi 1C Spinach 1/2C Miso 14ozTofu 1C Green onion

* The ingredients were bought Mitsuwa.

Purchasing IngredientsIn order to purchase the ingredients that I would use for the Miso Soup, I went to a Japanese market, Mitsuwa since these ingredients are difficult to find in a ordinary supermarket. At the Mitsuwa I had to get help from the employers since I was not familiar with the ingredients myself.

Preparation of Miso SoupFirst step: I boiled 4 cups of water and then added 2 tablespoons of Dashi, stirred, and lowered the temperature. Then, I added the spinach for about 2 minutes and placed the lid.

Preparation of Miso SoupSecond step: I dissolved ½ of cup of miso paste in a bowl of hot water that I had previously set aside. I then placed the lid and turned off the heat.

Preparation of Miso SoupThird step: I then added the diced green onion, as well as diced the tofu and placed it in the pot and returned the lid to let the tofu tenderize.

End ProductThen final product was actually surprising since, my family and I, really enjoyed this soup. However, it was a little salty, so, for the next occasion, I plan in using the light color miso since it is less salty. I highly recommend this soup during lunch or before eating the main dish. Besides its taste, this miso soup is nutrient dense and low in calories, which is a bonus!