Miso Soup with Silken Tofu & Wakame

Miso paste is a gut-health superhero—it's fermented, packed with probiotics, and all you need is hot water. Silken tofu requires no cooking, and dried wakame seaweed rehydrates in seconds. This is my go-to when I need something warm and savoury but can't face anything more involved.

Ingredients (Serves 1):

• 1 tbsp white miso paste
• 300ml boiling water
• 50g silken tofu, cubed
• A pinch of dried wakame seaweed
• 1 spring onion, finely sliced (optional, if you have one)
• A drop of sesame oil

Method:

1. Put the miso paste in a mug or bowl. Add a splash of the boiling water and stir until smooth.
2. Top up with the remaining water. Add the tofu and wakame.
3. Let it sit for 2–3 minutes. The wakame will expand and the tofu will warm through.
4. Top with spring onion and a drop of sesame oil if you have them.

Why it's gut-friendly: Miso is a fermented probiotic food. Tofu is easy to digest and provides plant protein. Wakame is a sea vegetable rich in minerals and prebiotic fibre.