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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Welcome to the heart of Japanese cuisine with our delightful Sea Treasure Clam Miso Soup! This exquisite dish not only warms the soul but also showcases the ocean's bounty in a bowl. With its deep umami flavors and a fragrant hint of ginger, this soup serves as a perfect starter, a nourishing snack, or a refined antipasto to impress your guests.

One of the standout features of this recipe is its health-conscious profile, being both gluten-free and dairy-free, which makes it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions. The combination of fresh littleneck clams and a carefully crafted broth impart an authentic taste that brings a touch of the seaside right to your kitchen. The addition of red and white miso creates a rich yet nuanced flavor that complements the sweet brininess of the clams.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this Sea Treasure Clam Miso Soup allows you to indulge in the intricacies of Japanese cooking without spending hours in the kitchen. With light calories per serving, it’s perfect for a wholesome meal or a light snack, making it an ideal option for any time of the day. So gather your ingredients, and let’s dive into this culinary adventure that will surely tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the serene shores of Japan!

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