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Natto Miso Soup

Published: Nov 16, 2021 · Modified: Sep 25, 2023 · Auther: Juri Austin

5 from 5 votes
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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 in a bowl

Natto is a superfood!

It contains an abundance of essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K2. The healthy bacteria in natto aid digestion by boosting the immune system!

You know that it's healthy, but you don't like the stickiness?

The consistency of natto changes when it's heated. When you put in miso soup, the stringy texture dissolves into a more solid one, making eating for those who don't like those pesky strings easier!

    This recipe is for you if:
  • You love Japanese natto
  • You love miso soup
  • You are looking for natto recipe
  • You are looking for a healthy soup recipe

Let me show you how to make it. If you want to check the recipe, please jump to the recipe card. Let's get cooking!

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  • About This Recipe
  • 📋 Ingredients
  • 🔪Instructions
  • Variations
  • What to Serve With
  • Thanks For Stopping By!
  • 📖 Recipe
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  • 💬 Comments

About This Recipe

  • Japanese natto recipe
  • Hearty and healthy miso soup
  • Ready in 10 minutes
  • Only 5 ingredients

📋 Ingredients

Here are the ingredients (amounts are in the recipe card below).

Ingredients for natto miso soup
  • Scallion, Shimeji mushrooms: You can also pick other ingredients if you don't have them. See the Variation section below.
  • Dashi: I use Dashi packet in this recipe. You can also use Dashi powder.
  • Natto: Any type of natto is ok. See How to Eat Natto for more information.
  • Miso paste: It's made with soybeans, rice koji, and salt. Please pick an authentic one that doesn't include any other ingredients in it.

🔪Instructions

OK, let me show you how to make it! You can also watch this video.

How to make natto miso soup step by step
  1. Cut the scallion into small pieces
  2. Cut the bottom of the Shimeji mushrooms and separate them
  3. Bring to a boil on medium heat
  4. Simmer for 3 minutes
  5. Turn off the heat and add natto
  6. Add miso and stir gently until it dissolves
Natto miso soup in a bowl

Here you go, hearty natto miso soup is ready! Feel free to add as much or as little miso paste according to your tastes.

Variations

If you don't have scallion or shimeji mushrooms, it's ok. The best thing about miso soup is that it goes well with any ingredients! Here are some ideas:

  • Any mushrooms
  • Kabocha (Japanese pumpkin)
  • Daikon
  • Carrot
  • Onion
  • Leafy vegetables
  • Tofu
  • Seaweed

What to Serve With

You can serve your soup with Japanese rice and other traditional dishes to give it a more authentic feel. Here are some recipes you might want to try:

  • Japanese Steamed Rice
  • Vegan Vegetable Gyoza (dumplings)
  • Cucumber Salad with Shiokombu
  • Eggplant Teriyaki

Thanks For Stopping By!

Natto miso soup in a pot

I truly believe that eating natto makes you stay healthy. I hope you love this delicious and comforting natto miso soup as much as I do!

If you want to get more natto recipes, I listed my favorite ones below, so please check them out.

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog♡ . If you’ve tried this recipe (or any other recipe on the blog), please give it a star rating below!

Also, feel free to leave comments if you have any questions. I love hearing from you!

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📖 Recipe

natto miso soup in a bowl

Natto Miso Soup

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Prep: 5 minutes minutes
Cook: 5 minutes minutes
Total: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author: JURI
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!

Equipment

  • Saucepan 18cm/7 inches
  • Miso measuring whisk
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Ingredients
  

  • ¼ Scallion, 30g
  • ½ Shimeji mushrooms, 80g
  • 1 Dashi packet, or 2 to 3 teaspoon Dashi powder
  • 3 c Water, 720ml
  • 1 pack Natto, 50g
  • 2 tablespoon Miso paste

Instructions

  • Preparation: Cut scallion into small pieces, cut the bottom of Shimeji mushrooms, and separate them.
  • Bring to a boil: Put vegetables, dashi packet, and water in a pot, and bring to a boil on medium heat.
  • Simmer: Lower the heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Add natto and miso paste: Turn off the heat, take out the dashi packet, add natto and miso, and stir gently until it dissolves.

Video

Notes

  • Storage: 3 days in the fridge.
  • If the taste of the soup is light to you, feel free to add more miso paste.
  • If you want to try  making dashi from scratch, here are the recipes: vegan dashi (shiitake mushroom and kombu), awase dashi (bonito and kombu), niboshi dashi (dried sardine)
  • It's up to your preference to mix natto before adding to the pot or not. If you don't like the smell, it's better not to mix it. If you want to taste the umami, it is better to mix it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 54kcal | Carbohydrates: 5.6g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: -19g | Sodium: 626mg | Sugar: 1.6g
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: natto miso soup
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Comments

  1. debra

    November 20, 2022 at 9:38 am

    curious how mixing changes the taste of the natto? isn't mixing just stirring? tia

    Reply
    • JURI

      November 21, 2022 at 2:22 pm

      Hi Debra, thanks for your comment! Natto's gooey strings are the key. They contain umami elements, and the more you stir, the more these elements increase (more savory). You can find comparison photos (stirring 20 times and 400 times) in this recipe - https://chefjacooks.com/en/natto-gohan-recipe/ I hope it helps!

      Reply
  2. Rickard

    April 19, 2022 at 11:14 pm

    5 stars
    When we put natto in misoshiru (AKA nattojiru), we typically chop the natto into smaller pieces. We also chop the natto into small pieces when we make nattomaki.

    Reply
    • JURI

      April 21, 2022 at 5:52 am

      Thank you so much for your comment, Rick! Glad to hear you enjoy natto recipes!

      Reply

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