Prep Ingredients: Chop napa cabbage into bite-sized pieces. Trim the base of the shimeji mushrooms and separate them. Peel and cut the carrot into thin strips. Slice the aburaage into thin strips.
Cook the Vegetables: In a large pot, add the napa cabbage, shimeji mushrooms, carrot, water, and dashi powder. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Simmer: Lower the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add Soy Milk and Miso Paste: Pour in the soy milk and stir gently. Heat until just before boiling, then turn off the heat. Add the miso paste and stir until fully dissolved.
Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy while hot!
Notes
Storage: Transfer to a glass jar and keep it in the fridge for 3 days.
Substitute: You can substitute soy milk with your favorite milk, such as oat milk or almond milk. If you are vegan/vegetarian, use plant-based dashi powder or make vegan dashi on your own.