Introduction
Ever have one of those days when you just want to curl up with a bowl of something cozy, but also feel like you’re doing your taste buds a favor?
Enter this White Miso Summer Soup—a sneaky little hero that’s light enough for a warm evening but still packs a punch of flavor that says, “I’m fancy, but I’m also chill.”
It’s like the vegan version of that friend who’s effortlessly cool and always brings the best snacks to the party.
Think soothing, with a hint of ocean breeze and a splash of sunshine in every spoonful.
Perfect for when you want to impress yourself without breaking a sweat or your plant-based principles.
Ready to plunge into it?
Spoiler alert: your soup game is about to get seriously upgraded.
Ingredients
- 2 inch piece of wakame (seaweed) (ocean vibes only)
- 4 cups of dashi stock (or organic vegetable stock cube)
- Pinch of saffron (golden threads of magic)
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- ½ pack fresh tofu cut into small cubes (soy power!)
- Fresh chives snipped into small pieces
- 2 Tbsp sweet white miso
- Coriander for garnish
This soup’s ingredient list is basically a plant-based party in a bowl! With seaweed, tofu, and a sprinkle of saffron, it’s like your taste buds are on a mini vacation. Whether you’re a vegan newbie or just flexing your flexitarian muscles, this recipe’s got your back with some seriously tasty and wholesome vibes.
How to Make It
Alright, let’s plunge into making this charming White Miso Summer Soup with Wakame & Saffron — it’s like a little ocean breeze in a bowl, but without the sand in your teeth.
Start by soaking a 2-inch piece of wakame seaweed together with a pinch of saffron for about 15 minutes. This gives the seaweed a chance to rehydrate and the saffron to release its golden magic.
While they’re mingling, get your dashi stock (4 cups, please!) warming up. If you’re going the veggie-stock route, just dissolve your organic vegetable stock cube in hot water — easy-peasy.
Once your stock is bubbling, toss in the thinly sliced carrot and let it simmer for around 10 minutes. This is where the soup starts to get its sweet crunch.
Add in the fresh tofu cubes (half a pack, cut nice and small) and let them cozy up in the broth for a few minutes. Time to introduce the wakame and saffron soaking water to the party — simmer them together for another 5 minutes to blend those seaside flavors.
Then, turn off the heat and stir in some snipped fresh chives—because nothing says “I care” like a burst of green freshness.
Now, here’s the secret: in a separate cup, gently thin out 2 tablespoons of sweet white miso with a bit of the warm broth before plopping it into the soup. This step keeps the miso happy and prevents it from clumping—miso mishaps, anyone?
Let the whole bowl sit for 5 minutes so the tofu can soak up all those lovely flavors like a plant-based sponge. Before you plunge in, sprinkle some fresh coriander on top for that final zesty pop.
There you have it — a soup that’s as easy as it’s elegant, perfect for when you want a little taste of summer without breaking a sweat.
Bonus Tips
- Feeling fancy? Add a squeeze of yuzu or lemon to wake up the flavors like it just got a summer makeover.
- Swap tofu for tempeh if you’re craving a nuttier, chewier vibe—your taste buds will thank you with a standing ovation.
- Don’t be shy with the wakame—more seaweed means more ocean vibes, because who doesn’t want a beach day in a bowl?
Why You’ll Love It
This soup is like a cozy hug in a bowl that doesn’t take all day to make—perfect for when you want something tasty without turning your kitchen into a sauna.
It’s packed with umami-packed miso magic and playful seaweed vibes that make your taste buds do a little happy dance.
Plus, it’s super chill about substitutions, so if tofu’s not your jam, swap it out and keep the good vibes flowing.
Vegan, vibrant, and basically summer in soup form—what’s not to love?
Nutritional Info
These are estimated values.
Calories: 120
Protein: 6 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fat: 3 g
Nutrition estimates are provided for vibe-check purposes only — they aren’t legally binding promises of eternal health or six-pack abs.
