Miso soup is a traditional Japanese soup consisting of a stock called “dashi”, into which softened miso paste is mixed.
The tofu provides protein, choline, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus, while the spinach and spring onion provide folate and potassium along with vitamins A and C.
Scorecard
- Diet Quality Score = 83%
- Satiety Index Score = 92%
- Protein % = 36%
- P:E ratio = 0.8
Macros
One serving provides 100 calories, 9 g of protein, 4 g of fat and 8 g of net carbs.
Micros
The Cronometer screengrab below shows the nutrients provided by 2000 calories of this recipe relative to the Optimal Nutrient Intakes.
Ingredients
SERVES 2
- 500 mL vegetable broth or water
- 2 tbsp miso paste
- 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
- 40 g spinach
- 100 g tofu, diced
- 1 spring onion, sliced
Directions
- Place the vegetable broth (or water) in a pot and bring to a boil, then turn down the heat to low.
- Add the spinach and nori and let simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add the miso and stir till dissolved.
- Add the tofu and spring onions. Let sit for 1 minute before you serve so these last two ingredients get warmed, and the soup is not too hot for you to sip.
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