10 Easy Miso Soup Recipes (Just 3 Steps!)

In this post, I’ll introduce 10 delicious miso soup versions that are all super easy to make. Each recipe takes just three simple steps: cut the ingredients, simmer in dashi, and stir in miso. Start with the classic tofu miso soup, then explore these tasty variations to freshen up your daily soup routine!

wakame miso soup in a soup bowl.

1. Tofu Miso Soup

Try this simple, authentic Japanese Tofu Miso Soup. With just 5 minutes of prep time, you can easily whip up this tasty soup in no time.

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tofu miso soup served in a bowl.

2. Mushroom Miso Soup

Make your own authentic, delicious, and easy Mushroom Miso Soup in 10 minutes! This cozy soup will keep you warm on those chilly mornings!

mushroom miso soup in a saucepan.

3. Wakame Seaweed Miso Soup

Make your Wakame Seaweed Miso Soup at home with this simple recipe! This classic Japanese dish is perfect for anyone who loves flavorful soups.

wakame seaweed miso soup served in a bowl.

4. Daikon Miso Soup

This Daikon Miso Soup is a hearty Japanese soup. The daikons are tender, and the dashi (soup stock) has an umami flavor that makes it rich in taste. If you love daikon and soup, this recipe is for you!

daikon miso soup in a saucepan.

5. Kabocha Miso Soup

If you’re in the mood for a hearty and delicious soup, try making this authentic Japanese Kabocha Miso Soup. Made with niboshi dashi, it’s packed with umami flavor and easy to prepare.

Kabocha Miso Soup

6. Summer Vegetable Miso Soup

This Summer Vegetable Miso Soup is a great way to enjoy the summer heat with flavorful and hearty vegetables. You will have a nutritious soup in 10 minutes with miso and lots of colorful vegetables!

summer vegetable miso soup served in a bowl.

7. Natto Miso Soup

If you love natto but are not too fond of its stick-to-your-mouth texture, then this Natto Miso Soup will be perfect for you! Let’s learn how to make it!

natto miso soup served in a bowl.

8. Japanese Sweet Potato Miso Soup

Try this delicious and hearty bowl of Japanese Sweet Potato Miso Soup! Made with savory miso paste and tender sweet potatoes, this soup will surely satisfy and nourish you!

Japanese sweet potato miso soup in a saucepan.

9. Egg Miso Soup

Make your own delicious Egg Miso Soup at home with this easy recipe! Dive into the cozy taste of Japan, perfect for soup lovers who enjoy flavorful meals.

Egg miso soup served on a bowl.

10. Tofu and Okra Miso Soup

Okra is also a great ingredient for miso soup! This Tofu and Okra Miso Soup combines tender tofu, sticky okra, and rich miso flavor.

Okra tofu miso soup served in a bowl.

Miso Soup Ingredient Variations

The ingredients of choice are limitless, so we don’t get bored eating the soup every day. Here are the ingredients you can pick for your miso soup!

ingredients of choice for miso soup.
  • Root Vegetables – Daikon radish, sweet potato, carrot, onion, potatoes, gobo
  • Leafy Vegetables – Spinach, bok choy
  • Other Vegetables – Green onions, chives, scallions, kabocha squash, tomatoes, eggplant, green beans, zucchini, cabbage, napa cabbage, moyashi sprout
  • Mushrooms – Shiitake mushrooms, eringi mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms
  • Dried Seaweed – Wakame seaweed, aosa, tororo kombu,
  • Soybean Products – Silken tofu, firm tofu, aburaage, atsuage, natto
  • And many more – Egg, clams, fish cake

Pick your favorite ingredient from the list and make your own miso soup daily! By the way, I like to put three or more ingredients to make it a hearty soup.

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Hi! I’m Juri, founder of Chef JA Cooks and the creator and photographer of this site. I’m here to guide you in authentic yet easy-to-follow Japanese recipes! Let’s explore the world of Japanese cuisine together!

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