Today, I'm sharing a soup recipe that's a little off the beaten path, but trust me, it's worth the detour. Tangy sweet tomatoes and rich earthy miso go together like a crisp summer breeze with the warmth of the sun. The bright flavor of tomatoes enriches the warm earthy flavor of the miso, and the umami from both components works in synergy. Finished with the minty zing of green shiso, this refreshing soup is perfect for summer.
This is one of those rare exceptions where you want tomatoes that are ripe but still a bit firm; otherwise, they'll dissolve into the soup (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). I also recommend dissolving the miso in a ladle or bowl with some first to avoid mashing up the tomatoes as you mix it in.
One of my favorite parts about this dish is that it's the kind of recipe that encourages us to see our pantry in new ways and take those leaps of faith in our cooking adventures. It may not always work out, but when it does, it's magical!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups dashi
- 200 grams tomato
- 2 tablespoons yellow miso
- 5 grams shiso 5 leaves roughly chopped
Instructions
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Bring 2 cups dashi to a rolling boil and add 200 grams tomato. Return the stock to a boil and then turn down the heat to low.
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Add some dashi to a ladle or small bowl and then dissolve 2 tablespoons yellow miso in it. Once it's smooth and free of lumps, pour it into the pot with the rest of the soup.
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Add 5 grams shiso and serve immediately.
Kathy Stroup says
I'm going to make this now and chill it. Seems like it will be very refreshing cold. It should have enough salt and acid, but I can always add a bit of rice vinegar or a pinch of smoked salt.
Marc Matsumoto says
Great idea Kathy! It would be kinda like the tomato version of hiyajiru. Might even be good with some ground sesame seeds or tahini!
brittany says
delicious base, I sauteed garlic and ginger to give a bit more flavor, added soft tofu and cabbage, and ate with multigrain rice on a cold day!
Marc Matsumoto says
Hi Brittany, sounds like some great additions! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed this!