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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If you're a fan of fresh seafood and crave a light yet flavorful dish, this Sea Treasure Clam Miso Soup is sure to impress! It's a delightful combination of tender littleneck clams, aromatic ginger, and savory miso, offering a taste of the ocean in every spoonful. The soup is incredibly simple to prepare, yet the depth of flavor will have you coming back for more. With its gluten-free and dairy-free qualities, this dish is not only satisfying but also caters to a variety of dietary needs.

The clams, when simmered in the rich dashi broth, release their natural sweetness, perfectly balanced by the umami of the miso. The addition of ginger gives it a subtle warmth and refreshing kick, making it a perfect starter or light snack for any meal. Whether you're looking for a comforting soup on a chilly day or a flavorful antipasti to serve guests, this Sea Treasure Clam Miso Soup will elevate your dining experience. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's an easy way to indulge in a healthy, seafood-packed dish that’s full of flavor without the hassle. Give it a try, and let the delicate yet robust flavors transport you to the sea with every bite!

Ingredients

  • cups dashi granules 
  • piece ginger fresh frozen thawed
  • small green onion thinly sliced
  • 18  littleneck clams scrubbed
  • tablespoon miso 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