Maine Coast Traditional Miso Soup Recipe

Kara Ibarguen

Servings

3

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

116

Category

Soup

This Miso Soup Recipe takes a little more time than the Instant Miso Soup, but you will appreciate the subtle layering of flavors and textures in this version

Maine Coast Traditional Miso Soup Recipe

Ingredients

  • 2, 5” Strips Alaria

  • 1 Med Onion, diced

  • 1 Bunch Bok Choy, coarsely chopped

  • 4 Cups Water, divided

  • 1 T Miso of choice (Adzuki, Chickpea, Barley, etc)

  • 2 tsp Toasted Sesame Oil, divided

  • 6 oz Extra Firm Tofu, in small cubes

  • Sliced Green Onion for garnish

Directions

  1. Soak the Alaria in 2 cups of the water for 10 mins

  2. Meanwhile, chop the Onion and Bok Choy

  3. Also slice the Green Onion and cut the Tofu into small cubes, set aside

  4. Chop Alaria into bite-size pieces and sauté with Onion in 1 tsp Sesame Oil

  5. When onion is almost tender, add the thick, fibrous parts of Bok Choy

  6. Add the soaking water and the other 2 Cups water and simmer for 20 minutes

  7. Add the Miso, other 1 tsp sesame Oil, and the tender parts of the Bok Choy and simmer an additional 10 minutes

  8. Divide among three bowls

  9. Top each one with 2 oz Tofu and Green Onion slices