Sea Treasure Clam Miso Soup

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Sea Treasure Clam Miso Soup
45 min.
6
42kcal

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Indulge in the ocean's bounty with our Sea Treasure Clam Miso Soup, a delightful dish that brings the flavors of the sea right to your table. This gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is not only light on calories, at just 42 kcal per serving, but it also packs a punch of umami goodness that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect as a starter, snack, or even an antipasti, this soup is versatile enough to suit any occasion.

Imagine the comforting warmth of a steaming bowl of miso soup, enriched with the briny sweetness of littleneck clams and the aromatic zing of fresh ginger. The combination of red and sweet white miso creates a rich, savory broth that beautifully complements the tender clam meat. Each spoonful is a journey through the depths of the ocean, making it a perfect dish for seafood lovers and those looking to explore new culinary horizons.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs alike. Gather your ingredients, and let the soothing aromas fill your kitchen as you create a dish that not only nourishes the body but also warms the soul. Dive into this Sea Treasure Clam Miso Soup and experience a taste of the sea like never before!

Ingredients

  • cups dashi granules 
  • piece ginger fresh frozen thawed
  • small spring onion thinly sliced
  • 18  littleneck clams scrubbed
  • tablespoon miso paste red (aka-miso)
  • 0.5 teaspoon soya sauce 
  • cups water 
  • tablespoons miso sweet white yellow (shiro-miso)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • whisk
  • pot
  • sieve

Directions

  1. Squeeze thawed ginger over small bowl to extract 1 teaspoon juice. Set aside.
  2. Combine 2 cups Dashi and 2 cups water in large pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Add clams. Cover; simmer until clams open, about 10 minutes (discard clams that do not open).
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Transfer clams to bowl.
  6. Remove meat from shells; reserve meat and shells separately. Strain broth and any accumulated juices through fine strainer lined with coffee filter. Return broth to pot.
  7. Mix white and red misos in bowl. Bring broth to simmer.
  8. Add 1/4 cup broth to miso; stir until miso dissolves.
  9. Whisk miso into broth in pot.
  10. Add reserved ginger juice and soy sauce. Keep warm over medium-low heat (do not boil).
  11. Place 1 clam shell in each bowl.
  12. Place 3 pieces clam meat in each shell. Ladle broth over; sprinkle with onion.

Nutrition Facts

Calories42kcal
Protein38.58%
Fat26.31%
Carbs35.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.17
Glycemic Load
1.49
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
3.2095652015313%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:42.37kcal
2.12%
Fat:1.24g
1.91%
Saturated Fat:0.24g
1.49%
Carbohydrates:3.73g
1.24%
Net Carbohydrates:3.06g
1.11%
Sugar:0.82g
0.92%
Cholesterol:1.89mg
0.63%
Sodium:717.06mg
31.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.09g
8.18%
Vitamin B12:0.8µg
13.37%
Vitamin B3:1.27mg
6.36%
Phosphorus:56.25mg
5.62%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.46%
Copper:0.11mg
5.45%
Vitamin K:5.22µg
4.97%
Selenium:3.31µg
4.73%
Calcium:36.57mg
3.66%
Iron:0.59mg
3.26%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.24%
Potassium:104.85mg
3%
Zinc:0.42mg
2.81%
Fiber:0.66g
2.64%
Magnesium:9.11mg
2.28%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.73%
Folate:6.47µg
1.62%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.16%
Source:Epicurious