How To Make The Perfect Bowl Of Red Miso Soup From Scratch

In our last recipe post, we shared that we would be introducing different miso soup recipes using different miso pastes and ingredients. This time we will be introducing a miso soup recipe using red miso paste.

Red miso, or aka miso (赤味噌) has a deeper flavor compared with white miso, because it is fermented for a longer period of time. The longer fermentation process also results in the color being much darker compared to white miso. Red miso is also commonly enjoyed in prefectures such as Aichi, Mie, Gifu, Toyama, Ishikawa, Miyagi, and Hokkaido.

The deep flavor of red miso pairs very well with hearty ingredients such as seafood. In particular, seafood such as shell fish and white wish pair lovely with the robust flavor of red miso.

For our red miso soup recipe, we used clams to flavor the dashi broth of this miso soup. The umami from the clams and the saltiness of the red miso come together and create a unique savory flavor that will warm up your body. This is especially the perfect miso soup to make during the winter months.

Add some freshly chopped green onions into the soup and you've got the perfect warm and comforting bowl of miso soup! We hope you'll enjoy our simple recipe for a red miso soup, and while it is a bit of a labor of love, try it out for yourself at home too!