Miso Soup

Description

Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a dashi stock into which softened miso paste is mixed. In addition, there are many optional ingredients (various vegetables, tofu, abura-age, etc.) that may be added depending on regional and seasonal recipes, and personal preference. In Japanese food culture, Miso soup is a representative of soup dishes served with rice. Miso soup is also called Omiotsuke.

Along with suimono (clear soup seasoned with a small amount of soy sauce and salt in a dashi stock), Miso soup is considered to be one of the two basic soup types of Japanese cuisine.