Japanese Tomato & Tofu Soup

Dashi stock is the base for many Japanese dishes. It’s sold as a powder and is available from most large supermarkets or Asian grocery stores. If you prefer, you can substitute with a chicken stock cube instead.

Best Health Magazine, November 2012; Photo by Petrina Tinslay

 

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Instructions
  1. Measure dashi powder into a large mixing bowl or measuring container, and add 4 cups (1 L) of boiling water. Stir to dissolve, then pour into a saucepan.
  2. Add rice wine, miso paste and ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Add diced tomatoes and simmer for a further 10 minutes.
  3. Add spinach leaves and soy sauce, and cook for a minute until leaves start to wilt. Divide cubed tofu equally among four soup bowls and ladle broth overtop.
Recipe Notes

Per serving: 116 calories, 10 g protein, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 11 g carbohydrates, 2 g fibre, 0 mg cholesterol, 820 mg sodium