Gluten-Free Miso Soup with Tofu
Miso paste labeled gluten-free is whisked in at the end, off the boil, to season this soup of golden pan-fried tofu, bok choy, mushrooms, garlic and ginger in vegetable stock. Light, savory and warming as a lunch or starter.
At a glance: This easy soups and stews recipe yields 4 servings in about 45 minutes (15 min prep, 30 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including gluten-free vegetable stock, firm or extra-firm tofu, diced vegetables — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more soups and stews recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Miso Soup with Tofu: When preparing this soups and stews recipe, exercise caution with miso paste and stock, as these can sometimes be processed in facilities or contain ingredients derived from gluten-containing grains. Always check for a gluten-free label on all packaged items. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools. Miso paste can be barley-based (mugi miso) — use only rice or soy miso labelled gluten-free. Stock often contains yeast extract or barley derivatives; use only gluten-free stock.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Miso Soup with Tofu: This recipe relies on gluten-free stock and tamari, ensuring no gluten-containing grains are present. Miso paste is also verified for gluten-free status.
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Tips & Notes
- Whisk the miso with a ladle of hot stock first, as step 4 says, so it doesn't clump.
- Don't let the soup boil after adding miso. Boiling dulls its flavor.
- Add tender greens like bok choy leaves in the last few minutes so they stay bright.
Common questions
What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Miso Soup with Tofu?
Check gluten-free vegetable stock, firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed, diced vegetables before they go into Gluten-Free Miso Soup with Tofu. Exercise caution with miso paste and stock, as these can sometimes be processed in facilities or contain ingredients derived from gluten-containing grains. Always check for a gluten-free label on all packaged items. In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools. Miso paste can be barley-based (mugi miso) — use only rice or soy miso labelled gluten-free. Stock often contains yeast extract or barley derivatives; use only gluten-free stock.
Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Miso Soup with Tofu use?
Gluten-Free Miso Soup with Tofu relies on 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce.
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