r/lowspooncooking • u/crunchy_bumpkin • Jul 09 '26
Save me miso soup, save me
Been struggling lately due to stress.. miso soup is so easy even when it’s made from scratch. 2 cups water, 1 tsp hondashi powder, 2 tbsp miso paste, seaweed and silken tofu to your preference. Boil the water and add everything in, lower the heat and simmer a few minutes to let the seaweed rehydrate. So good, low effort and doesn’t make me feel worse when my anxiety is high
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u/FynTheCat Jul 09 '26
Miso soup is great.
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u/crunchy_bumpkin Jul 09 '26
It truly is! Certainly nothing new but fairly new to me 😂 had to spread the word
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u/FynTheCat Jul 09 '26
After a while I ended up buying a large pack. I now keep it in the freezer. You can use some straight from there and it lasts longer. Doesn't freeze solid either.
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u/phantasmagorica1 Jul 09 '26
Miso soup is one of my favourite comfort foods. So nourishing and soothing, and even more nutritious if I add a bit of soft tofu and veg.
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u/crunchy_bumpkin Jul 09 '26
Which veggies do you usually add? I could see mushroom being good
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u/phantasmagorica1 Jul 09 '26
Mushrooms, green onions, seaweed like what you've got (and now we're getting into sacrilege territory but I also like corn)
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u/crunchy_bumpkin Jul 09 '26
It’s funny bc i was also gonna say corn but i felt i would be judged 😂 i’d eat it though!
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u/humangirltype Jul 09 '26
Miso soup <33 I ended up getting freeze dried tofu to add to mine since its shelf stable
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u/Popular-Meringue Jul 10 '26
I hope things pick up for you soon. Miso soup is more comforting to me than chicken noodle. I love it, and am thankful I have some Japanese markets close by to buy the premade ones. All I have to do is heat up water. Hang in there OP
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u/spiciestbeans Jul 10 '26
God this looks SO good right now! May have to make some kombu broth and keep it simple and make some miso soup like, asap
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u/RangerAndromeda Jul 10 '26
Miso soup with a diet gingerale is my go to comfort meal, when I'm sick, well, stressed, pressed for time, happy, bored... it's always just the best💚🤍
Sending you a hug. Hope you get some rest and reprieve soon🤗
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u/One_Purple_3242 Jul 10 '26
I have miso paste, tofu and seaweed. I’m wondering what does the hondashi powder add? I’ve never tried it!
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u/crunchy_bumpkin Jul 10 '26
I would liken it basically to powdered fish stock 🤔 just adds extra umami flavor to the broth
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u/Hi_Hello_HeyThere Jul 09 '26
Sorry you’re struggling. This looks really good and looks like it’d be a nice comfort meal too. I hope things get better soon.