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Asari Miso Soup
Asari Miso Soup is made with miso, Manila clams, and Japanese mushrooms.
- Prep
- 1442 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 1447 min
- Original yield
- Serves 3
- Ingredients
- 6 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Seafood
- Cuisine
- Japanese · Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: over 30 minutes · Total: over 60 minutes
- Dish type
- Stews · Soups & stews
A few quick notes
1. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
2. Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
Get to know the ingredients
Manila clams (a.k.a. Asari clams)
In the method: The day before you plan to make your miso soup, add the 200 grams Manila clams and 1 teaspoon of salt to a bowl and add just enough water to cover the clams.
Japanese mushrooms (such as shimeji, enoki or nameko)
In the method: Add the 1/2 package Japanese mushrooms, clams and 2 cups water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
miso (to taste)
In the method: The day before you plan to make your miso soup, add the 200 grams Manila clams and 1 teaspoon of salt to a bowl and add just enough water to cover the clams.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 3. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 200 grams Manila clams (a.k.a. Asari clams)Ingredient note
Source: 2 cups waterIngredient note
Source: 1/2 package Japanese mushrooms (such as shimeji, enoki or nameko)Ingredient note
Source: 1 1/2 tablespoons miso (to taste)Ingredient note
Source: 1 scallion (chopped)Ingredient note
Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.
How to make it
0 of 4 steps completeMake room for Asari Miso Soup
Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Finish by adding the 1 scallion and serve immediately.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the saucepan. Start with this step: The day before you plan to make your miso soup, add the 200 grams Manila clams and 1 teaspoon of salt to a bowl and add just enough water to cover the clams.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
What happens at the end?
Finish by adding the 1 scallion and serve immediately.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 3. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: norecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.