Bacon Asparagus Miso Soup

Name: Bacon Asparagus Miso Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: For the Dashi (Japanese Soup Stock):; 4 cups water (or substitute 3½ cups (840 ml) Awase Dashi or Vegan Dashi); 2 dashi packets (skip if using pre-made dashi stock instead of water; skip for vegan and use Vegan Dashi); For the Miso Soup:; 1 russet potato (10 oz, 280 g); 6 asparagus spears (4 oz, 130 g); 3 slices bacon (skip for vegan and use smoked tofu or shiitake mushrooms; see the blog post for more ideas); 4 Tbsp miso (any kind would work except for Hatcho or Saikyo miso; I used white miso today); 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided; skip for vegan and use ground sesame seeds instead)

Prep Time

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

25m

This recipe for Bacon Asparagus Miso Soup is a flavorful twist on traditional Japanese miso soup. The combination of savory bacon, fresh asparagus, and rich miso broth creates a comforting and satisfying meal. It's a delicious option for anyone looking to enjoy a cozy, homemade soup.

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Ingredients

Servings: 4

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For The Dashi (japanese Soup Stock)

4 cups water (or substitute 3½ cups (840 ml) Awase Dashi or Vegan Dashi)

2 dashi packets (skip if using pre-made dashi stock instead of water; skip for vegan and use Vegan Dashi)

For The Miso Soup

1 russet potato (10 oz, 280 g)

6 asparagus spears (4 oz, 130 g)

3 slices bacon (skip for vegan and use smoked tofu or shiitake mushrooms; see the blog post for more ideas)

4 Tbsp miso (any kind would work except for Hatcho or Saikyo miso; I used white miso today)

1 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided; skip for vegan and use ground sesame seeds instead)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

205kcal

10%
Fat

8g

0%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

22g

1%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

10g

0%
Cholesterol

17mg

0%
Sodium

675mg

33%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.