Japanese Style Miso Soup

Miso (soy bean paste) soup is the most popular soup in Japan. As miso varies in saltiness, adjust the amount of miso to your preference. Make sure you are using "Made in Japan" soy products since most (if not all) soy products made in the US are unfermented and GM (genetically modified). Many of the soy products (tofu, miso, etc.) in Japanese grocery store here in Columbus are actually imported from Japan, and are non-GM & fermented soy. The store is located on Kenny Rd & Old Henderson Rd in Upper Arlington. Check out their website: http://tensukemarket.com/


Japanese Miso Soup:

• 2 teaspoons dashi granules (fish stock granules)
• 4 cups water
• 3 tablespoons miso paste
• 1 (8oz) package tofu, diced 
• 2 green or yellow onions, sliced
• optional: wakame (seaweed) 

1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine dashi granules and water. Bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tofu, onions and seaweed. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.

3. Turn the heat to low. Whisk in the miso paste slowly. 

4. Serve warm.