A Japanese mushroom soup that combines dashi, miso paste, shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, and soft tofu can be prepared in 20 minutes, according to the recipe details. The dish serves two and is described as quick, healthy, and comforting.
Preparation takes 10 minutes and cooking takes another 10 minutes. The ingredient list includes 3 cups of prepared dashi stock, 0.25 cup of sliced shiitake mushrooms, 1 tablespoon of miso paste, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 0.125 cup of cubed soft tofu, and 1 chopped green onion.
How the Soup Comes Together
The method starts by bringing the dashi stock to a boil in a medium saucepan. The heat is then reduced to a simmer, the mushrooms are added, and they cook for 3 minutes. Separately, the miso paste and soy sauce are mixed in a small bowl, then stirred into the stock along with the tofu. The soup simmers for 5 minutes. It is served topped with the chopped green onion.
Each serving contains 100 kcal, 4 g of fat, 5 g of carbohydrates, and 11 g of protein, based on the provided nutrition facts. The recipe does not include additional background on the dish's origin or variations.
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