Bowl of miso soup with tofu cubes and seaweed.

tofu-wakame miso soup

Japan · East Asia

Short description: This everyday soup balances a light stock with fermented paste, soft tofu, and ribbons of seaweed.
Ingredients: Dashi broth with miso paste, tofu, wakame seaweed, and green onion.
Cultural note: It often appears beside rice and small dishes, changing with season, household, and meal style.
Common misconception: The paste should not be boiled hard; gentle heat preserves its aroma.

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