Ingredients:

• 4 cups of dashi stock (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
• 2 tablespoons of miso paste (white or red)
• 1/2 cup of tofu, diced into small cubes
• 1/4 cup of green onions, thinly sliced
• 1 sheet of nori seaweed, cut into small strips (optional)
• 1 cup of assorted vegetables (such as sliced mushrooms, spinach, or daikon radish), optional

Instructions:

1. In a pot, bring the dashi stock to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
2. If using, add the assorted vegetables to the pot and cook until they are tender.
3. In a small bowl, dilute the miso paste with a small amount of the hot dashi stock, stirring until smooth.
4. Gradually add the diluted miso paste to the pot, stirring gently.
5. Add the tofu cubes to the soup and let it simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
6. Remove the pot from the heat.
7. Serve the miso soup hot, garnished with green onions and nori strips.

Note: Miso paste has a strong flavor, so the amount can be adjusted based on personal taste preferences. Additionally, it is important not to let the soup boil after adding the miso paste, as high heat can diminish its flavor.

Enjoy your comforting bowl of Miso Soup!