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Asari Miso Soup (Miso Soup with Clams)

June 18, 2018 43 Comments
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Asari Miso Soup - easy Japanese miso soup with Manila clams. So briny, tasty, done in less than 15 minutes and tastes so good!

Asari Miso Soup - easy Japanese miso soup with Manila clams. So briny, tasty, done in less than 15 minutes and tastes so good! | rasamalaysia.com

Delicious and easy Asari clams Miso Soup in a bowl.

Originally published on Oct 22, 2007, updated with new photos.

Fresh Japanese Asari Miso Soup with Manila clams.

I can’t seem to find anyone who doesn’t like Miso soup—the ubiquitous Japanese soup that is commonly served with Japanese lunch combos (bento boxes) in the United States. I am a big fan of miso soup. It’s light, invigorating with the simplest of ingredients.

I love slurping Miso soup—especially when it turns cold in the western hemisphere. It’s such a comfort food.

Close up Japanese miso soup with Manila clams.

This is my Asari Miso Soup, or a deluxe version of plain Miso soup. The addition of clams infuses the traditional serving with a tint of brininess of the clams—an ingredient that perks up the taste immediately. I love clams so the more clams in the miso soup, the better the taste.

Quick and easy Japanese miso soup with Manila clams in a bowl ready to serve.

It took me less than 15 minutes to Asari Miso Soup; it’s perfect for a quick lunch meal or light dinner. Just don’t forget the steamed rice. If you love Japanese food, check out all my Japanese recipes.

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Asari Miso Soup (Miso Soup with Clams) Recipe

Asari Miso Soup - easy Japanese miso soup with Manila clams. So briny, tasty, done in less than 15 minutes and tastes so good! | rasamalaysia.com

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 189 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 – 4 cups water
  • ½ block soft tofu cut into small cubes
  • 2 oz Buna Shimeiji mushroom
  • ½ pound Manila Clams
  • 2 tablespoons Dashi-flavored red or white Miso paste
  • Chopped scallions

Instructions

  1. Bring the water to boil. Add the soft tofu and mushroom. Add clams and boil for about 2 minutes or until all clams are open. Turn off the heat and add the miso (do not boil the miso) and stir it with chopsticks or a ladle until dissolved. Top with the chopped scallion and serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Asari Miso Soup (Miso Soup with Clams) Recipe
Amount Per Serving (3 g)
Calories 189 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 130mg 5%
Total Carbohydrates 7.6g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugars 0.8g
Protein 31g 62%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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43 COMMENTS... read them below or add one

  1. Manggy

    October 22, 2007 at 9:14 PM

    I’m not a big fan of miso soup because– guess what– it’s always missing something substantial in it! Since it would be awful to throw in a side of pork, I think clams are a great idea!

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  2. Andaliman

    October 22, 2007 at 10:02 PM

    You’re right…Everyone who I know and have tried Miso sop said they love it. And So do I. I should try to make with aka miso as you did.

    Reply
  3. pablopabla

    October 23, 2007 at 12:31 AM

    What? So easy? Okay, I’m heading to the supermarket to get me some miso paste. Got some mussels in the fridge that needs cooking :D

    Reply
  4. K & S

    October 23, 2007 at 2:57 AM

    I don’t care for miso soup, but I think it is the type of miso I buy. It has bits of barley or grains in it, so when I drink the soup, there are these particles at the end…blah. Your soup looks delicious :)

    Reply
  5. Lydia

    October 23, 2007 at 5:36 AM

    Who wouldn’t like miso soup? I think of it as Japanese chicken soup for the soul! Your recipe is just my kind of dish — light, simple, elegant.

    Reply
  6. daphne

    October 23, 2007 at 7:34 AM

    yum! this is a good marriage between clams and miso. As a big fan of miso soup, this sounds warm and inviting.

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  7. veron

    October 23, 2007 at 7:55 AM

    What a superb idea to add the clams. I agree that it will add a nice briny flavor to the taste of the broth. Next to tom-yum-goong miso soup is a favorite.

    Reply
  8. Marvin

    October 23, 2007 at 9:08 AM

    Oooh, how I love miso soup! I never knew it was so easy to make.

    Reply
  9. JadedOne

    October 23, 2007 at 10:04 AM

    Man I would totally make that for dinner tonight but my hubby doesn’t like bivalves. >:[

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  10. Nate 2.0

    October 23, 2007 at 4:04 PM

    I like to use kombu and bonito flakes to make a proper dashi before adding the miso.

    Reply
  11. East Meets West Kitchen

    October 23, 2007 at 4:13 PM

    Simple, elegant, and beautiful! I love the addition of manila clams.

    Reply
  12. Nabeela

    October 23, 2007 at 5:24 PM

    I’m a little intimidated by Japanese ingredients. My husband loooooves Japanese food though. Since he is around Japanese people a lot(works with Sony guys), he eats Japanese cuisine a lot too. If I made this soup, my husband would be very happy :)
    Thanks for posting such an easy recipe.

    Reply
  13. team bsg

    October 23, 2007 at 6:01 PM

    we can imagine the lala miso tastes !

    Reply
  14. Anh

    October 23, 2007 at 6:43 PM

    I love this idea! Miso and clam must be a nice combination. And the light broth is what i really need right now!

    Reply
  15. Oh for the love of food!

    October 23, 2007 at 7:50 PM

    Seriously RM, you come up with the best recipe ideas!

    Reply
  16. Stingray

    October 23, 2007 at 7:52 PM

    i love miso soup and i have some instant sachets with me. however i have no idea what to put in it. im in hull, england and i cant find the tofu i need, nor any kind of seaweed or clams

    any suggestions on something easy to find that can be put in miso soup? other than the scallions of course

    Reply
  17. •゚ღJoღ゚•™o(‧”’‧)o

    October 23, 2007 at 9:33 PM

    i love miso soup!!
    and i put lots of seaweeds…..

    Reply
  18. fatboybakes

    October 24, 2007 at 12:00 AM

    ME, ME, i dont like miso soup!!! but that’s because it usually only has taufu and seaweed.

    Reply
  19. Anonymous

    October 24, 2007 at 1:54 AM

    I really like this soup and recipe, and surely will make it at home,, mostly get my soup recipes from OmahaSteaks, ChefsCatalog, and Cooking stores at CouponAlbum

    Reply
  20. Claude-Olivier

    October 24, 2007 at 12:50 PM

    miso, i don’t really like that (i think it’s the first time I say that on your blog ;-)) but the picture is so great! I should try! cheers!

    P.S I have tested your lemongrass chicken….just perfect!

    Reply
  21. Cynthia

    October 24, 2007 at 9:37 PM

    That is a bowl of comfort right there.

    Reply
  22. YOYO's Food

    October 25, 2007 at 1:54 AM

    Tasty~

    like soup very much

    Reply
  23. Orchidea

    October 25, 2007 at 10:14 AM

    This looks incredible delicious! I love clams!
    Ciao.

    Reply
  24. Chubbypanda

    October 25, 2007 at 3:13 PM

    I like mine with honshimeiji mushrooms and wakame seaweed. But, I’m a freak who likes slimy food.

    Reply
  25. YOYO's Cooking

    October 26, 2007 at 9:12 PM

    love Lemon,love Chiffon Cake ^^

    Reply
  26. aria

    October 29, 2007 at 7:40 AM

    oh raa what a stunning idea to use clams in miso. holy cow that looks delicious. i need to steal this idea next tie i;m at the fish market, muah!

    so creative, i love it :)

    Reply
  27. christine

    October 29, 2007 at 9:23 PM

    I’m one of those that LOVE miso soup. In fact, I had some last night during dinner at a Japanese restaurant with a friend who just arrived from the US. I love drinking it straight from the bowl the way it’s supposed to be done too. :) But I’ve never tried it with clams, and it makes perfect sense! It seems to resemble ‘halaan’ , my dad’s favorite clear clam soup.

    Reply
  28. Amy

    October 30, 2007 at 3:01 PM

    Miso soup is one of my favorites and I love clams! They sound amazing together!

    Reply
  29. jess

    February 25, 2008 at 11:06 AM

    I rarely make miso soup for dinner because my husband tends to feel that it lacks substance. I can’t wait to try this one out on him!

    Reply
  30. Melinda

    September 5, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    I love miso soup and your asari miso soup looks so damn good. I sure will make this using your asari miso soup recipe. It sounds easy enough.

    Reply
  31. Jen

    December 3, 2008 at 11:36 PM

    Your picture drew me in, and the recipe has me very happy that I have miso paste on hand already. Great post!

    Reply
  32. My Taste Heaven

    December 11, 2008 at 8:45 PM

    This miso soup with Manila clams looks yummy. Maybe the Japanese restaurants should add the clams next time to make it more tasteful. Love it so much!!!

    http://mytasteheaven.com

    Reply
  33. Anonymous

    February 5, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    I add Gomasio, rice noodles, shitake mushrooms,ginger root, bok choy/tat soi/mustard greens to water and simmer for a few minutes, then add fresh basil, mung bean sprouts, and leafy greens like arugula or frisee after I’ve removed the soup pan from heat. I add live miso at the very end and serve with a little Tamari.

    Reply
  34. Lilacz

    April 19, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Can i use white miso paste instead?

    Reply
    • Rasa Malaysia

      April 19, 2010 at 8:55 PM

      Yes.

      Reply
  35. Effasatoshi

    April 16, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    I wonder where can i buy miso paste in kl n johor area..
    i’m hoping to be able to find one that is safe for muslims to eat..

    Reply
    • andy

      June 27, 2012 at 12:32 AM

      Hi bro, you can get the miso paste in johore bahru, pls refer this site

      http://www.winfartrading.com/index.php?ws=ourproducts&cat=Japanese%20Miso%20Paste&lang=#openproducts

      thanks

      Reply
  36. RM

    August 11, 2016 at 3:55 AM

    I noticed that the picture of the soup shows mushrooms in it? If so, they are not mentioned in the recipe….

    Reply
    • Rasa Malaysia

      August 11, 2016 at 10:00 AM

      Thanks for catching it, updated.

      Reply
  37. Billy

    June 26, 2018 at 1:25 PM

    Beautiful looking recipe! can’t wait to make it at home. Thank you so much for sharing. Miso has such a great flavor!

    Reply

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