Miso soup from nearly ALL sushi restaurants is actually NOT vegan. It traditionally has a dashi broth which is made from bonito flakes (or fish skin flakes). So make sure you ask around when you’re eating out. I just don’t want to take my chances! This is what I’ve dubbed a modern miso soup. My version has much more appropriate veg for a modern vegan and a smoother, tastier broth! But I still think it’s pretty authentic.
modern miso soup

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modern miso soup
this is a simple and easy way to prepare miso soup in the comfort of your own home!
Course
Appetizer, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine
Japanese
Keyword
carrots, kale, miso soup, mushrooms, tofu, vegan miso soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2
Author Lauren Toyota
Ingredients
- 2 C water
- 1 C vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp white miso paste
- 2 tsp tamari
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 clove minced garlic
- 2-3 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 C medium firm tofu, chopped into cubes
- 3 C kale, chopped & stems remove
- 1 C shitake mushrooms
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
Instructions
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I made this on the fly, so the measurements are mostly accurate. I decided frying the tofu cubes in an iron skillet with a few drops of sesame oil would make the tofu more palatable and interesting (which it did!). Fry the tofu cubes while you bring the water and stock to a near boil.
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Turn the heat down to low and let the water settle down. You never want to add miso paste to boiling hot water as it alters the taste and nutrients. Add in miso paste, ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. Stir until mixed and add the tofu cubes to the soup once lightly crisped on the outside.
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In a separate pan cook down shitake mushrooms and kale for 5 minutes or so until everything shrinks in size.
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Add the mushrooms, kale, green onion, and carrot to the soup and simmer on low for another 5-10 minutes. Taste the broth to ensure it's to your liking in terms of flavour and saltiness. You can always add more miso or a dash more tamari.
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First, the soup looks amazing!!
Second, I keep watching this video over and over again – cannot get enough of it!! Hahahah!
Linds