Today’s miso soup is with grilled tofu and spinach. Grilled tofu and spinach miso soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that blends the smoky, savory flavor of tofu with the fresh, earthy taste of spinach. The grilled tofu, broiled to achieve a charred surface, adds a hearty texture, while the spinach provides vibrant color and nutrients. Combined with the umami-rich miso broth, this soup is a perfect balance of flavor and health, ideal for any meal. If you can’t find grilled tofu at your stores, don’t worry! Broil regular tofu with a handheld burner (a kind you use for crème brûlée), or even pan-fry to get it browned. Hope you give it a try!

Miso Soup with Grilled Tofu
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Miso Soup with Grilled Tofu

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Grilled tofu and spinach make a delicious and healthy combination for miso soup

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  • Cut grilled tofu into large, bite-sized pieces. Cut spinach into 2-inch lengths.
  • Make dashi with a dashi packet. Add tofu and cook for a minute. Then dissolve miso paste in the soup, add spinach, and cook for a few seconds.
Course: Appetizer, Soup
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: grilled tofu, miso soup, spinach
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Noriko was born and grew up in Osaka, Japan. She has lived in Southern California since 1994. Noriko went to San Diego Culinary Institute, studying baking and pastries with Master Pastry Chef Bo Friberg. She has worked in several commercial kitchens as a pastry cook. She is married with one child and one budgie, and is now a stay-home mom enjoying cooking both Japanese and American food for her family.

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