Umeboshi Miso Soup

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A quick and easy instant umeboshi miso soup with no dashi required! The rich umami of miso pairs perfectly with the tangy, mellow flavor of umeboshi. Simple, yet so delicious. Give it a try!

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Umeboshi miso soup served in a bowl.

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Recipe Ingredients

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Umeboshi miso soup ingredients.
  • Umeboshi: These pickled plums add a salty-sour kick that really brightens up the soup. This recipe uses soft, unsweetened, seed-in umeboshi.
  • Miso Paste: Any type of miso works—white, red, or mixed. Feel free to use your favorite to match your taste!
  • Scallion for garnish.

How To Make Umeboshi Miso Soup: STEP BY STEP 

Here’s a quick visual guide! Check the recipe card below for the video and full details!

How to make umeboshi miso soup.

Step 1

Mash the umeboshi and chop the scallions.

How to make umeboshi miso soup.

Step 2

Boil the water.

How to make umeboshi miso soup.

Step 3

Turn off the heat and add the umeboshi, scallions, and miso paste.

How to make umeboshi miso soup.

Step 4

Stir until the miso paste is fully dissolved.

Umeboshi miso soup served in a bowl.

Pour the soup into a bowl and enjoy this simple, tasty umeboshi miso soup!

Recipe Tips

  • If you want to make a single serving easily, just add miso, umeboshi, and chopped green onion to a bowl, then pour in hot water—that’s it! You’ve got instant miso soup.
  • If the flavor is too strong, add a bit more water. If it’s too mild, adjust by adding more miso or umeboshi to your liking.
  • You can also add tofu or vegetables to make it a more filling, hearty miso soup!

Break Time with Miso Soup!

This miso soup isn’t just great with a meal, but it’s also perfect for an afternoon break! Try sipping it from a teacup while watching TV, chatting with a friend, or even working at your desk. It’s soothing and satisfying. And during the summer, it’s just as delicious served chilled!

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Umeboshi Miso Soup

5 from 2 votes
Prep: 3 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 8 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Juri Austin
A quick and easy instant umeboshi miso soup with no dashi required! The rich umami of miso pairs perfectly with the tangy, mellow flavor of umeboshi. Simple, yet so delicious. Give it a try!
Umeboshi miso soup served in a bowl.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Umeboshi
  • 3 cups Water
  • 2 Tbsp Miso Paste
  • ½ Scallion, finely chopped

Instructions
 

  1. Prep the Ingredients: Remove the pits from the umeboshi and finely mash the flesh with a knife to create a smooth paste. Finely chop the scallion.
  2. Boil the Water: In a saucepan, bring the water to a gentle boil. Once it reaches a boil, turn off the heat.
  3. Add the Flavor: Add the umeboshi paste, chopped scallions, and miso paste. Mix well until the miso is fully dissolved.
  4. Serve: Pour into bowls and enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If you want to make a single serving easily, just add miso, umeboshi, and chopped green onion to a bowl, then pour in hot water—that’s it! You’ve got instant miso soup.
  • If the flavor is too strong, add a bit more water. If it’s too mild, adjust by adding more miso or umeboshi to your liking.
  • You can also add tofu or vegetables to make it a more filling, hearty miso soup!
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 35kcalCarbohydrates: 3.1gProtein: 1g

This nutritional information is estimated and provided for general reference only.

Course: Soup
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: umeboshi miso soup

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