Ginger Miso Broth with Tofu
A clear, gingery miso broth with silken tofu and greens — a soothing, light bowl that settles a heavy stomach.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp White miso (shiro)
- 150 g Silken tofu
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 700 ml Vegetable stock
- 2 Scallions (optional)
- 60 g Spinach (optional)
- ½ tsp Toasted sesame oil (optional)
Method
- Grate the ginger and slice the scallions.
- Simmer the stock with the ginger for 5 minutes to infuse it.
- Slip in the silken tofu in spoonfuls and the spinach, and warm through for 2 minutes without boiling.
- Take the pan off the heat and whisk in the miso until dissolved.
- Ladle into bowls and finish with the scallions and sesame oil.
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About Ginger Miso Broth with Tofu
Ginger Miso Broth with Tofu is a light Japanese-style soup built on the everyday logic of miso soup but leaning harder on fresh ginger for warmth and clarity. Rather than a cloudy, dashi-heavy bowl, this is a clean, gingery broth studded with silken tofu and wilted greens, meant to feel restorative rather than filling. White miso, the mildest and sweetest of the fermented soybean pastes, keeps the flavor gentle and slightly rounded, while grated ginger gives it a low, persistent heat.
What defines the method here is restraint with the miso: it goes in only after the pan comes off the heat, whisked in at the end so the live cultures and delicate aroma survive rather than boiling away. The silken tofu is spooned in whole and barely warmed, staying custard-soft, and the spinach collapses in seconds. The result tastes savory and soothing, with sesame oil and scallions adding fragrance at the finish. It comes together in about fifteen minutes and works as a light lunch, a first course, or the kind of bowl you reach for when a heavy meal has caught up with you.
Ginger Miso Broth with Tofu: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ginger Miso Broth with Tofu?
A serving has about 120 calories — 10g protein, 13.1g carbs, 4.3g fat, 2.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Ginger Miso Broth with Tofu gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Ginger Miso Broth with Tofu has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Ginger Miso Broth with Tofu?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out scallions, spinach, toasted sesame oil — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Ginger Miso Broth with Tofu make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.