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Miso clams with soup (asari miso soup) garnished with scallions.
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Miso Soup with Clams

This miso soup with clams is my favorite way to turn a basic dashi broth into a deluxe seafood bowl with fresh, briny clams. It takes less than 15 minutes to make and is far superior to any instant packet.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Japanese Recipes
Keyword: Miso Soup with Clams
Servings: 3 people
Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Dashi
  • ½ block silken tofu cut into small cubes
  • 2 oz buna shimeiji mushroom
  • ½ pound clams
  • 2½ tablespoons miso paste or to taste
  • scallions chopped
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Instructions

  • Bring the dashi to a boil. Add the tofu, mushrooms, and clams, and cook for 3 minutes, or until the clams open.
  • Turn off the heat and add the miso paste. Stir with a pair of chopsticks or a ladle until fully dissolved.
  • Garnish with scallions and serve with steamed white rice.

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Notes

Check out my Dashi Recipe post for the full steps, exact amounts, and tips to make your own homemade dashi.

Nutrition

Serving: 3people | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 1570mg | Potassium: 375mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 1mg