A Comforting Bowl with the Sweetness of Turnip and the Richness of Miso
“A touch of Hatcho miso enhances the natural sweetness of the turnips.”
[Ingredients] (Serves 3–4)
- Turnips with greens attached・・・2–3 small (or 1 large)
- Aburaage (fried tofu pouch)・・・1 piece
- Dashi packet・・・1 packet
- Miso・・・to taste
- Hatcho miso・・・about 1 tsp (optional)
- Separate the turnip roots and greens. Peel the roots and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Cut the greens into 3cm lengths.
- Pour hot water over the aburaage to remove excess oil, cut it in half lengthwise, then slice into thin strips.
- Add water, the dashi packet, and the turnip roots to a pot and bring to a boil.
- Once the turnips become tender (about 5 minutes after boiling), add the aburaage and turnip greens, and simmer for about 1 minute.
- Turn off the heat and dissolve the miso (including the Hatcho miso, if using) into the soup.
Adding a small amount of Hatcho miso gives the soup extra richness and enhances the natural sweetness of the vegetables.
*This recipe uses the freshly made “Suruga Bay Blend” dashi packet. Other types of dashi may also be used.


