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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!
Originally published on Oct 22, 2007, updated with new photos.
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. Want to try another staple Japanese comfort food? Check out my green tea rice recipe!
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is 147 calories per serving.
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Asari Miso Soup (Miso Soup with Clams)
Ingredients
- 3 – 4 cups water
- ½ block soft tofu, cut into small cubes
- 2 oz (60g) buna shimeiji mushroom
- ½ pound (250g) manila clams
- 2 tablespoons dashi-flavored red miso paste, or white miso paste
- scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil. Add the soft tofu and mushrooms, then add the clams. Boil for about 2 minutes, or until all the clams have opened.
- Turn off the heat and add the miso (do not boil the miso). Stir with chopsticks or a ladle until dissolved. Top with the chopped scallions and serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I have firm tofu on hand – will this work as well?
That’s fine.
Hi, is it just buy the miso that contained dashi powder, so for this recipe, don’t need to prepare dashi soup stock ? Thanks
Yes.
I only have firm tofu, will it still work with this recipe?
yes.
Beautiful looking recipe! can’t wait to make it at home. Thank you so much for sharing. Miso has such a great flavor!
I noticed that the picture of the soup shows mushrooms in it? If so, they are not mentioned in the recipe….
Thanks for catching it, updated.