Miso soup with tofu and cabbage

Warm up on a chilly day with this healthy Miso Soup with Tofu and Cabbage. Quick and easy to prepare, this soup is rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, making it ideal for weeknight meals or light lunches in Brisbane.

At Brisbane Obesity Clinic, we recommend meals that are nutrient-dense, low in sodium, and supportive of weight management. This miso soup is both comforting and clinically appropriate for a balanced diet.

Why This Soup Supports Healthy Eating

This Miso Soup with Tofu and Cabbage recipe:

• Provides plant-based protein from silken tofu
• Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from cabbage and carrot
• Low in sodium when using reduced-salt soy sauce
• Quick and easy to prepare for busy lifestyles
• Can be made with chicken as an alternative protein

Ingredients

• 750 mL chicken or vegetable stock
• 3 cm piece fresh ginger, julienned
• 2 cloves garlic, finely sliced
• 1 fresh red chilli, deseeded and chopped (optional)
• ½ savoy cabbage, shredded
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 2 tablespoons miso paste
• Low-salt soy sauce, to taste
• 100g silken tofu (alternative: cooked chicken)

Method

1. Pour stock into a pan and bring to a boil.
2. Add ginger, garlic, and chilli to the stock, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Add shredded cabbage and julienned carrot, cover, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until cabbage is wilted.
4. Stir in miso paste and a splash of soy sauce to taste.
5. Add silken tofu and let the soup stand for a few minutes before serving.
6. Serve warm and enjoy a nourishing, light meal.

Servings

Serves 4 – perfect for family meals or weeknight dinners.

Healthy Eating & Weight Management in Brisbane

This clinic-approved miso soup is ideal for light, nutritious meals that support weight management, digestive health, and balanced nutrition. At Brisbane Obesity Clinic, we provide guidance on incorporating simple, healthy recipes into your daily routine.

Brisbane Obesity Clinic
(07) 3871 2277