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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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that brings the ocean's bounty right to your table? Our Sea Treasure Clam Miso Soup is a delightful dish that merges the rich umami flavors of traditional miso soup with the tender, briny sweetness of fresh littleneck clams. Perfect as a starter, a snack, or a light antipasto, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe is bound to please seafood lovers and health-conscious eaters alike.

Imagine sitting down to a steaming bowl of soothing broth, beautifully garnished with vibrant green onions and the aromatic essence of fresh ginger. With just 45 minutes of your time, you can create this nourishing soup that serves six and is only 42 calories per serving! The delightful combination of red miso and sweet white miso not only enhances the flavor profile but also provides an excellent source of protein, making it a satisfying option for any occasion.

Whether you're cozying up on a chilly evening or hosting a sophisticated gathering, this Sea Treasure Clam Miso Soup offers a unique and impressive dish that your guests will rave about. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let the soothing scents of the sea fill your kitchen. Dive into this recipe and treat yourself to a taste of the ocean in the comfort of your home!

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