The Foundation Of Old-School Miso Soup Isn't Actually Miso - Chowhound

Westend61/Getty Images Whether it's sushi and sashimi, yakitori, or ramen, many Japanese dishes have understandably become world famous. And of the country's famed offerings, few lend a simple yet satisfying quality quite like miso soup. Traditionally served as a part of breakfast, this dish combines only a few ingredients, but to a rich and complex effect. With miso in its name, it's reasonable to assume that…